Jairampur, Jul 24: Significant steps are underway to transform World War II historical sites in Arunachal Pradesh into world-class memorials. Today, delegates from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), Delhi, conducted a crucial preliminary inspection, aiming to elevate these remnants of history to Commonwealth standards.
The CWGC team, including Amit Bansal, Regional Head for Indian Subcontinent and Salew Pfotte, Manager for Guwahati and Digboi, meticulously surveyed the WWII Cemetery, Laal Pool, Hamilton Bridge, Hell Gate, and the historic stretch of the Old Stilwell Road leading to Pangsau Pass. This reconnaissance mission was designed to assess the current state of these monumental sites and identify areas for necessary upgrades.
The visit was spearheaded by Laisam Simai, the MLA of the 51st Nampong Constituency, highlighting the local government's strong commitment to this initiative. Also present were Col Jitender Mehta, Lt Col TC Tayum, OSD, ADC Jairampur, DFO Jairampur, SDO Nampong, and other key district officials, demonstrating a collaborative approach to this vital project. 
The CWGC delegates gave their assurance that they would dedicate all efforts to retrieving comprehensive facts and figures about the cemetery from the CWGC Headquarters in Britain. Their commitment entails the necessary support towards shaping the WW-II Cemetery at Jairampur.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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