Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Army Commanders during her visit to Indo-China border on January 18. (PIB Photo)
Itanagar, January 20 (MExN): The Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated Difu (Chipu) Bridge at Roing in Arunachal Pradesh, a critical road-bridge on Indo-China border on January 18. She overflew the forward locations along the Line of Actual Control and visited the Army post of Anini located at the height of 5300 feet. A release from Defence Wing via Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that she was accompanied by the Eastern Army Commander, Lieutenant General MM Naravane, GOC Spear Corps, Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi and other Military and civil officials.
At the forward post, the Minister was briefed on the operational situation and defence preparedness of the Armed Forces in Dibang Valley. She also interacted with the troops and appreciated their dedication and selfless service in protecting India’s borders in such inhospitable terrain. The bridge in addition to enhancing operational capability, this 329 metres bridge will usher in economic prosperity for people of Namsai, Lohit, Anjaw and Lower Dibang districts of the State. She also lauded the efforts to enhance connectivity in forward areas.
