Talking to media later, Khandu while congratulating the people of the state, said that the monumental flag has been hoisted and dedicated to all the patriotic people of Arunachal Pradesh and is the second highest monumental national flag at an altitude of 10,000 feet.
He congratulated the Army, the Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Tawang district administration and MLA Tsering Tashi for the feat.
Taking to Twitter, Khandu said, Proud to dedicate to patriotic people of Arunachal a 104 ft national flag, which was hoisted today at Ngangpa Natme (Buddha Park) in Tawang.
At 10,000ft, this monumental national flag overlooking the Tawang city, is second highest in the country in terms of altitude. #JaiHind, he said in another tweet.
Proud to dedicate to patriotic people of Arunachal a 104ft national flag, which was hoisted today at Ngangpa Natme (Buddha Park) in Tawang.
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 3, 2022
At 10000ft, this monumental national flag overlooking the Tawang city, is second highest in the country in terms of altitude. #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/JTpJSN7YwP
Viewpoint at Ngangpa Natme (Buddha Park) in Tawang. pic.twitter.com/96n3zhrIiK
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 3, 2022
Appreciating the police for arresting all the culprits within three days, Khandu said that it exemplified the efficiency and commitment of the police in maintaining law and order.
I congratulate and appreciate all the police officials and personnel involved, particularly DIG (West) Tussar Taba and city SP Dr A Koan, for their promptness and arresting the culprits in record time, he said.
Armed miscreants in an extortion bid had forcefully entered the office chamber of Audit and Pension Director A Basit in on May 25 last.
However, they fled leaving the arms after the director started shouting.
The chief minister also appreciated Basit for his courage and presence of mind.
Despite being threatened with an assault rifle, Basit displayed exemplary courage and presence of mind and single-handedly tackled the culprit.
His action not only saved his life but also helped the police get a lead from the arms left behind by the fleeing assailant, Khandu added.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister, who is in the national capital to attend the 66th Plenary Session of the North East Council (NEC), expressed serious concern over the fact that all the four miscreants are aged between 24 to 35 years.
He called for introspection by parents and elders and asked them to aptly guide them so that they do not stray away from the mainstream.
Khandu also appealed to the young men to utilize their time and energy in constructive ways and assured them of the government s support.
The state government has launched several new schemes and programmes for the benefit of unemployed young people.
Please take advantage of these and make a decent livelihood instead of opting for unlawful means that would only land you in trouble, the chief minister added.
Officials said that the first landslide occurred at Tigdo village in Papum Pare district at around 2.30 a.m. on Friday when the victims were asleep, killing four people, including an eight-month-old baby and a 17-year-old boy, on the spot. The Papum Pare district administration and police, assisted by locals, retrieved the four bodies from the debris.
In the second landslide four more people including two children were killed when their house was buried by a huge mudslide at Modirijo in between Itanagar and Naharlagun. Disaster management personnel helped by local people have recovered three bodies so far while a rescue operation to retrieve the fourth body was still on. Three children were also injured in the second landslide.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu expressed deep shock and sorrow over the loss of lives in the landslides and announced an ex-gratia of Rs four lakhs for the next of kin of the deceased.
Shocked to learn of yet another incident of landslide today at Modirijo, between Itanagar & Naharlagun that claimed 4 lives. My deeepest sympathies for the bereaved families. I appeal all to stay alert in view of incessant rain. Necessary relief to next of kin is being extended.
— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) July 10, 2020
Khandu in a statement said that the incessant rain for the last couple of days that triggered landslides and floods has caused devastation in the entire state. "Reports have been pouring in about landslides in various locations from in and around the capital region. Road communication has been badly affected by nature's fury and there is an increase in water flow in streams and rivers," he added.
The Chief Minister cautioned that as per the Indian Meteorological Department, there is a likelihood of heavy rainfall in the next few days across Arunachal Pradesh. He requested the people to take all precautionary measures and refrain from staying at vulnerable locations.
Khandu directed the district administration and the disaster management department to continuously monitor the situation to avoid large scale devastation and loss of lives.
Saddened by the loss of lives due to heavy rains as well as landslides in Arunachal Pradesh. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2020
Prime Minister Narendra Modi aslo expressed grief in a tweet over the loss of lives in Arunanchal Pradesh landslides.
(IANS)
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