The strategically important kibithu military camp was named after whom recently?

Kibithu: A military station on the banks of the Lohit Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and a key road in this mountain hamlet were on Saturday named after India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, around nine months after he died in a helicopter crash. As a young Colonel, Rawat had commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from 1999-2000 and contributed immensely in strengthening the security structure of the area. The Kibithu military camp and the 22 km-long road stretch from Walong to Kibithu were named after Gen Rawat at a ceremony attended by Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brigadier (retd) B D Mishra, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita and Gen Rawat’s daughters Kritika and Tarini. Several senior military officials also attended the event. Bipin Rawat says army inquiring into 'misbehaviour' of soldiers with civilians in Arunachal Pradesh's Bomdila Bipin Rawat presents President's Standard to army's 47th Armoured Regiment, asks forces to be ready for security challenges The Kibithu military camp was renamed as Gen Bipin Rawat Military Garrison, wherein a grand gate built in local traditional architectural style was inaugurated by the governor. The 22-km road stretch from Walong to Kibithu was dedicated as Gen Bipin Rawat Marg by Chief Minister Khandu. A majestic life size mural of the Gen Rawat was also unveiled. Gen Rawat was killed in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on 8...

Kibithu: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Brig (Dr) B D Mishra (Retd) in presence of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurates the Gen Bipin Rawat Military Garrison, at Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (PTI Photo)(PTI09_10_2022_000251B) Kibithu (Arunachal Pradesh), Sep. 10 (PTI): The strategically key Kibithu military garrison on the banks of Lohit Valley along the Line of Actual Control and a key road in this mountain hamlet were on Saturday named after India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, around nine months after he died in a helicopter crash. As a young Colonel, Rawat commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from 1999-2000 and contributed immensely to strengthening the security structure in the area. The military garrison looks after the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector. Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Rima post is just opposite the Indian garrison. Nestled in the mountainous and arduous terrain of the Lohit Valley, Kibithu is located near the LAC and is the eastern-most military garrison of India. The small hamlet is inhabited by Meyor and Jarkin tribes. Lack of surface connectivity with the nearest road head at Meshai precluded movement to Kibithu which was air maintained till as late as 1997. A foot suspension bridge (FSB 17) was the sole link to the eastern bank of the Lohit River. The garrison and the 22 km-long road stretch from Walong to Kibithu were named after Gen Rawat at a ce...

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Khandu announced a financial package of Rs 10 crore to make the garrison one of the best military stations in forward locations. Governor Mishra said Gen Rawat's contributions to strengthening the country's defence structures are unparalleled. The Kibithu military camp was renamed Gen Bipin Rawat Military Garrison wherein a grand gate built in local traditional architectural style was inaugurated by the governor. The 22 km road stretch from Walong to Kibithu was dedicated as Gen Bipin Rawat Marg by Chief Minister Khandu. A majestic life-size mural of Gen Rawat was also unveiled. Gen Rawat was killed in a helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu on December 8 last year along with his wife Madhulika and 12 armed forces personnel. Bad weather leading to a phenomenon called Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) was identified as the prime reason for the crash of the Rawat was posthumously conferred India's second-highest civilian honour Padma Vibhushan early this year. The Army said Gen Rawat's vision and foresight were instrumental in implementing the infrastructural development and ensuring societal progress in the area. "Gen Bipin Rawat's untimely demise in December 2021 left an irreplaceable void in the country," the Army said. The event was attended by citizens of Kibithu and Walong. The garrison is considered very important for its strategic location. Kibithu was first occupied by 2 Assam Rifles in December 1950 with one platoo...

Kibithu military garrison, a key military station guarding the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh was bustling with activities on Saturday morning. From troops to men and women from the nearby villages, hundreds gathered at the picturesque military base for a dedication ceremony as the Indian Army camp was renamed Gen Gen Rawat’s daughter Tarini Rawat and top dignitaries, including Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Governor Brig B D Mishra (Retd), Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen R P Kalita and 3 Corps GOC Lt Gen R C Tiwari had flown to attend the event. A group of dancers presented a traditional dance for the dignitaries as they disembarked at the helipad and walked towards the venue of the ceremony. (Image: News18) Nestled in Lohit Valley, the military garrison is characterised by green towering hills that often trap clouds, arduous terrains and flowing rivulets beneath. Contributions to Kibithu Area Officials said the reason for choosing this military base for the renaming was clear as Gen Rawat had made a significant contribution to strengthening the security structure of the remote Kibithu area when he commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles as a Colonel from 1999-2000. During his tenure, a feature called Bogra near Kibithu was christened by him to commemorate the victory of the Battle of Bogra earned by his unit, 5/11 GR, in the 1971 Indo-Pak War. He also upgraded the garrison, synergised civil-military relations with loca...

• • • India's eastern-most military garrison of Kibithu named after Gen Bipin Rawat India’s eastern-most military garrison of Kibithu named after Gen Bipin Rawat As a young Colonel, Rawat commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from 1999-2000 and contributed immensely to strengthening the security structure in the area. The strategically key Kibithu military garrison on the banks of Lohit Valley along the Line of Actual Control and a key road in this mountain hamlet were on Saturday named after India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, around nine months after he died in a helicopter crash. As a young Colonel, Rawat commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from 1999-2000 and contributed immensely to strengthening the security structure in the area. The military garrison looks after the Nestled in the mountainous and arduous terrain of the Lohit Valley, Kibithu is located near the LAC and is the eastern-most military garrison of India. The small hamlet is inhabited by Meyor and Jarkin tribes. Lack of surface connectivity with the nearest road head at Meshai precluded movement to Kibithu which was air maintained till as late as 1997. A foot suspension bridge (FSB 17) was the sole link to the eastern bank of the Lohit River. The garrison and the 22 km-long road stretch from Walong to Kibithu were named after Gen Rawat at a ceremony attended by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brigadier (retd) BD Mishra, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Eastern A...

Contents • • Key Points • Kibithu is a small village on the banks of the Lohit Valley in the eastern part of India. Kibithu is considered an important place from military and strategic point of view. • General Rawat commanded his battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu as a colonel from 1999-2000 and contributed significantly in strengthening the security structure of the area. • Chief Minister Khandu named the 22 km long road from Walong to Kibithu as ‘General Bipin Rawat Marg’. A life-size mural of General Rawat was also unveiled on the occasion. About General Bipin Rawat • He is an infantry officer from the 5/11 Gorkha Rifles. Prior to this appointment, he was the Vice Chief of the Army. He has held key appointments in the Army headquarters and with the UN peacekeeping force. • He hails from Uttarakhand and had received the ‘sword of honour’ when he passed out from the Indian Military Academy in 1978. • General Rawat has tremendous hands on experience of serving in combat areas and at various functional levels in the Indian Army over the last three decades. • He has handled various operational responsibilities in many areas, including along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, LAC (Line of Actual Control) with China and in the North-East.

The military camp at Kibithu, which is very close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, has been renamed as Gen Rawat’s name is now associated with Kibithu, said Arunachal Chief Minister Pema Khandu and sanctioned ₹10 crore to the garrison. We will make this the one of the best garrison in the country, he announced. Noting that the State shares borders with three countries the longest being with China at 1100 km, Mr. Khandu said that the Central government has taken up the development of northern borders and development of villages has been taken up under the ‘vibrant village’ scheme. Under this, he said three villages – Kibithu, Walong, and Musai – are being developed under this scheme in first phase. The State Government has its own parallel village development scheme. Kibithu is a small hamlet on the banks of the Lohit Valley in the Rest of Arunachal Pradesh (RALP) close to the LAC. Gen. Rawat commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles here as a Colonel from 1999-2000. A gate built in local traditional architectural style was inaugurated by Governor Brig D.B. Mishra (Retd). The 22 km road stretch from Walong to Kibithu was dedicated as Gen Bipin Rawat marg by Mr. Khandu. 1/ 3 The event was at attended by Lt Gen R.P. Kalita, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Command and Tarini, one of the two daughters of Gen Rawat among others. A life size mural of the General was unveiled by the Governor at the event which was also attended by local people...

ITANAGAR, Sep 10: The strategically key Kibithu military garrison on the banks of Lohit Valley along the Line of Actual Control and a key road in this mountain hamlet were on Saturday named after India’s first Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, around nine months after he died in a helicopter crash. As a young Colonel, Rawat commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles at Kibithu from 1999-2000 and contributed immensely to strengthening the security structure in the area. The military garrison looks after the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the sensitive sector. Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s Rima post is just opposite the Indian garrison. Nestled in the mountainous and arduous terrain of the Lohit Valley, Kibithu is located near the LAC and is the eastern-most military garrison of India. The small hamlet is inhabited by Meyor and Jarkin tribes. Lack of surface connectivity with the nearest road head at Meshai precluded movement to Kibithu which was air maintained till as late as 1997. A foot suspension bridge (FSB 17) was the sole link to the eastern bank of the Lohit River. The garrison and the 22 km-long road stretch from Walong to Kibithu were named after Gen Rawat at a ceremony attended by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brigadier (retd) BD Mishra, Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita and Gen Rawat’s daughter Tarini. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Khandu announced a financial package of Rs 10 crore to make the gar...

KIBITHU (ARUNACHAL PRADESH): An army base along the China border in Arunachal Pradesh and a key road that supports military movement near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was on Saturday named after India’s first chief of defence staff, the late General Bipin Rawat, in recognition of his service and his old connection with the northeastern state. Gen Rawat's younger daughter, Tarini, at Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh.(HT Photo) The Kibithu military camp, which looks out over Chinese deployments in the Rima-Tatu area across the LAC, was renamed General Bipin Rawat Military Garrison, as was the 22-km road stretch linking this base to Walong where outnumbered and outgunned Indian soldiers halted the Chinese war machine during the 1962 War. Those who attended the renaming ceremony included Arunachal Pradesh governor Brigadier BD Mishra (retd), chief minister Pema Khandu, military adviser to the National Security Council Secretariat Lieutenant General Anil Chauhan, Eastern Army commander Lieutenant General Rana Pratap Kalita, 3 Corps commander Lieutenant General RC Tiwari, and Rawat’s younger daughter, Tarini. Khandu pledged ₹10 crore for a facelift of the garrison, and transform it into "one of the best forward army bases in the country". As a colonel, Rawat commanded his battalion - 5/11 Gorkha Rifles - at Kibithu in 1999-2000. He was known to fondly recall his tenure as the commanding officer in Kibithu, his other postings in the northeast, and believed that the region and its...