In 1962, Chinese troops had clashed with Indian forces in the region, Tawang town was over-run on Oct 24 that year
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performs ‘Shastra Puja’. Pic/PTI
Rajnath Singh on Tuesday performed ‘Shastra Puja’ in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang and celebrated Dussehra with Army soldiers.
Singh, accompanied by Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, also carried out a comprehensive review of India’s military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in AP and lauded the troops for guarding the border with “unwavering commitment and unparalleled courage.”
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In 1962, Chinese troops had clashed with Indian forces in the region, Tawang town was over-run on Oct 24 that year. The defence minister said all efforts are being made to strengthen the nation’s military prowess through indigenous production of defence equipment.
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