ITANAGAR, AUG 18:

A delegation of the Galo Youth Organisation (GYO), led by its president Bomkar Gara and general secretary Geken Boje, met Chief Minister Pema Khandu at his office on August 16 and sought early sanction and establishment of the headquarters of the 7th Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBN) at Torajan under Kangku Circle in Lower Siang district.

The delegation submitted a one-point memorandum, reiterating representations made earlier on January 10 and August 18, 2025, on the long-pending demand.

The GYO apprised the Chief Minister of security concerns along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border and stressed the need for permanent deployment of security forces in the area to strengthen security and safeguard border residents.

After hearing the delegation’s concerns, Chief Minister Pema Khandu assured them that the matter would be taken up on priority. According to a GYO press statement, the Chief Minister reiterated that the 7th IRBN headquarters would be established at Torajan at the earliest.

The GYO appreciated the Chief Minister for his positive response and for considering the demand, which it described as a long-pending and genuine concern of the people of Kangku Circle, the Galo community and residents of the wider region.