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Defence
Arunachal Governor Reviews Security in Three Districts, Calls for Faster Myanmar Fence
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Nov 2026, 01:17 AM
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The governor of Arunachal Pradesh inspected security arrangements in three districts and urged authorities to accelerate the construction of the fence along the Myanmar border.
The governor of Arunachal Pradesh undertook a comprehensive security review in three districts bordering Myanmar, meeting senior officials of the police, army and local administration. During the visit, he examined the deployment of troops, surveillance equipment and the readiness of emergency response teams.
He highlighted the strategic importance of completing the border fence swiftly, noting that a robust barrier is essential to prevent illegal crossings and safeguard the lives of residents in the frontier areas. The governor urged the state and central governments to allocate additional resources and fast‑track pending clearances for the project.
In concluding the tour, he instructed district authorities to submit detailed action plans within a week, outlining steps to strengthen patrols, improve intelligence sharing and monitor construction progress of the fence. The officials pledged full cooperation to meet the governor’s directives.
He highlighted the strategic importance of completing the border fence swiftly, noting that a robust barrier is essential to prevent illegal crossings and safeguard the lives of residents in the frontier areas. The governor urged the state and central governments to allocate additional resources and fast‑track pending clearances for the project.
In concluding the tour, he instructed district authorities to submit detailed action plans within a week, outlining steps to strengthen patrols, improve intelligence sharing and monitor construction progress of the fence. The officials pledged full cooperation to meet the governor’s directives.