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Arunachal Guv calls for coordinated action to address security challenges in TCL region

Itanagar, Nov 15 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik called for a coordinated and comprehensive security strategy to address emerging challenges in the Tirap, Changlang and Longding (TCL) region, with particular emphasis on border management, cross-border drug trafficking and strengthening the security apparatus along the international boundary with Myanmar.
Chairing a security review meeting at Namsai on Sunday, the Governor stressed that maintaining peace, stability and public confidence in the strategically sensitive TCL region required heightened vigilance, effective intelligence-sharing and seamless coordination among the Army, Assam Rifles, State Police, intelligence agencies and civil administration.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of the proposed border fencing along the Myanmar boundary, with the Governor convening the second high-level meeting involving representatives of all agencies concerned to expedite the project.
Expressing concern over delays in the implementation of border fencing, Parnaik said the decision to undertake the project had been taken after careful consideration and that the union Ministry of Home Affairs had already issued necessary directions. He urged all agencies concerned to accelerate ground-level action and address implementation-related bottlenecks without further delay.
Highlighting the strategic importance of the international boundary, the Governor said effective border management was essential to prevent unauthorised cross-border movement and tackle security threats. He emphasised that the geographical and security challenges in the region demanded continuous monitoring and close operational coordination among all stakeholders.
The Governor also expressed concern over cross-border narcotics trafficking and called for intensified efforts to dismantle drug trafficking networks. Advocating a coordinated 'Whole of the State' approach, on the lines of the 'Whole of the Nation' approach, he stressed that the fight against drugs must involve security agencies, police, district administrations and other concerned departments.
He further advised that regular coordination meetings be institutionalised among security agencies, district administrations and State Police to assess the prevailing security situation, identify emerging threats, strengthen intelligence-sharing and formulate timely and coordinated responses.
During the meeting, Maj Gen HS Mavi, IG HQ IGAR (North); Brig Adarsh Kumar Singh, DIG, HQ 25 Sector, Assam Rifles; SK Verma; Chief Engineer, Project Udayak, Border Roads Organisation; and IGP (Law and Order) Apur Bitin participated in the deliberations and shared their perspectives on security and border management issues.
Deputy Commissioners Lobsang Tsering of Namsai, RD Thungon of Changlang and Badonlum Tawsik of Tirap, along with Longding ADC Pebika Lego, apprised the Governor of the progress of border fencing, field-level implementation issues and administrative challenges. They also highlighted measures being undertaken to strengthen anti-drug initiatives in their respective districts.
The Superintendents of Police of Changlang, Kirli Padu; Namsai's Sange Thinley; and Longding SP Thuptan Jambey briefed the Governor on the prevailing security situation, concerns relating to the international boundary, progress of fencing and enforcement measures against drug trafficking.
The meeting emphasised the importance of sustained inter-agency coordination, stronger border infrastructure and intensified anti-narcotics operations to address the security challenges confronting the TCL region and ensure lasting peace and stability in eastern Arunachal Pradesh.
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