New Delhi, Nov 15: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General Sanjay Arora on Monday asserted that the force’s preparation on Line of Actual Control (LAC) is “fantastic and it is prepared for any eventuality”.
Senior Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer, Sanjay Arora, who took charge of the ITBP chief in August end, also said the force is engaged in all kinds of necessary developments like infrastructure and is ready to deal with upcoming winter challenges which as per reports will stay more long compared to previous years.
“ITBP is always prepared for every field whether it is sports, training or operation. Our preparation on LAC is very good and we are prepared for any eventuality,” Arora said on the sidelines of an event arranged by the force to award its archers who swept all trophies at the 10th All India Police Archery Championship (AIPAC-2021) and won 41 medals.
Asked over reports regarding China’s preparation on the LAC, the 1988-batch IPS, who will remain as ITBP chief till July 31, 2025, said: “We are also engaged in all kinds of necessary developments like infrastructure, and also doing preparation for winters.”
Speaking on the ITBP’s preparation in the wake of the winter season, Arora said: “ITBP is always ready with all its preparation for winter before September every year. Now, we are fully prepared to deal with challenges in this winter season. From stocking (of food, ration and other eatables) to accommodation and infrastructure, we complete all our preparations before winter.”
On a question regarding preparations on the LAC in terms of China’s presence on another side of the border, Arora asserted, “China is a country like us (India). Our (ITBP) morale is always high and we are always ready for everything.”
On preparedness of Integrated Check Posts on the LAC, Arora said that the criteria of success is not static, it always changes because of dynamic technology.
“There will be better technology compared to present arrangements and will move on accordingly. This is a continuous dynamic process in which ITBP keeps moving forward based on the best research,” he added.
The ITBP chief also said that India’s road connectivity to the posts is also increasing day by day. (ANI)
