Cycling expedition to honour Walong heroes

Itanagar: Arunachal deputy chief minister Chowna Mein on Monday flagged off a cycling expedition to the border town of Namti from Namsai. The expedition is part of the month-long 62nd Walong Day celebration organised by the Indian Army in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh govt and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited (NEEPCO). A total of 62 cyclists, including cycling enthusiasts from the Army, ITBP, youths from Arunachal Pradesh, and two cyclists from Pune, will traverse the picturesque landscape of the Lohit Valley, defence PRO Lt Col Mahendra Rawat said. He said the cyclists started their three-day journey from the Golden Pagoda at Namsai and would ride through Wakro, the holy site of Parshuram Kund, and the vibrant village of Hayuliang, finishing at Namti, also known as the ‘Tigers Mouth’, a site of historical significance where Indian Army troops stalled the adversary’s offensive. The expedition provides an excellent opportunity for all participants to pay homage to brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation, he said. During their journey, Lt Col Rawat said the cyclists will interact with locals en route while enjoying the mesmerising beauty of the Lohit Valley. He reiterated the Army’s commitment to placing Lohit Valley on the tourism map of India and empowering local youth with the necessary infrastructure and skills.

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