ITANAGAR, Jul 30: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) visited the forward post of 55 Battalion of Indo Tibetan Border Police at Khinzemane near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Tawang District on Saturday. He laid a wreath at the memorial of the martyrs of ‘Battle of Khinezemane’ in 1962 Indo-China War and also offered prayers at the locally revered ‘Holy Tree’, which relates to the entry of the Dalai Lama into India in 1959.
The Governor interacted with the personnel of ITBP and encouraged them to be alert and dedicated in their duty towards maintaining the territorial integrity of the Nation.
55 Bn ITBP Commandant Vikrant Thapliyal briefed the Governor about the post and security measures.
The Governor also visited Surba Samba Post and laid a wreath at Namkachu War Memorial.
Addressing the troops comprising  Maratha Light Infantry, Gorkha Regiment, ITBP and SSB, he exhorted them to be alert and prepare themselves for any challenges.
The Governor shared his experiences of dealing with Chinese PLA in Ladakh, Sikkim and Bhutan with the troops and gave finer points of border guarding.
Parnaik was appreciative of the good coordination and cooperation that prevails amongst the armed forces, the local administration and population. He asked the security forces to assist the villagers and local administration for implementation of the vibrant village project in Zemithang.
Earlier, Commander, 190 Mountain Brigade Brig. NM Bendigeri, SM briefed the Governor about the posts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and security deployment in the sector. 
Local MLA Tsering Lhamu, Tawang Deputy Commissioner Kangki Darang, Superintendent of Police DW Thungon and Tawang Zila Parishad Chairman Leki Norbu were present on the occasion.

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