Itanagar, May 18 -- Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen. KT Parnaik (Retd) called on the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, in New Delhi on Monday.

They discussed national security issues with a special focus on Arunachal Pradesh, including border security, the Vibrant Village Programme, and the implementation of goodwill projects in frontier areas.

Drawing from his recent visits to remote border areas of Arunachal Pradesh, the governor shared his observations on the prevailing security situation and the level of preparedness along the international border.

He also expressed concern over the challenges posed by porous stretches along the eastern border and emphasised the importance of strengthening border management and infras...