Shimla, Oct. 25 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the union government to raise a dedicated Himachal Scouts Battalion on the lines of the Ladakh Scouts, Sikkim Scouts and Arunachal Pradesh Scouts to strengthen India's defence preparedness along the Sino-Indian border.
The proposed battalion would provide a special recruitment focus for local youth, particularly those from border districts such as Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, who are familiar with the challenging terrain and harsh climatic conditions of high-altitude regions, he maintained.
Sukhu said the specialised force would enhance operational capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), particularly in the difficult mountainous terrain, while st...