Itanagar, February 21 (PTI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the Centre has sanctioned a special package for strengthening security in 3 eastern districts of Arunachal Pradesh to tackle the insurgency problem there. “The special package for Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts will also include creation of new posts, purchase of vehicles and equipment for police,” Singh said, addressing the 31st Arunachal Pradesh statehood day programme here. He said necessary funds would be given at the earliest for construction of over 20 police stations and asked the State government to expedite the work. Singh said his Ministry was actively considering the proposals submitted by the government for strengthening the security system in the State. The State government had sent a proposal for setting up an ITBP battalion here, Singh said, adding he had asked his Ministry’s officials to immediately examine it. He also promised to sanction a forensic science laboratory in the State.
