Kibithu military base, road renamed after India's first CDS late Gen Bipin Rawat

Late CDS General Bipin Rawat

Renaming the Kibithu military camp near India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh to General Bipin Rawat military garrison on Saturday, a grand gate built there in local traditional architectural style, was inaugurated by Governor Brig BD Mishra (Retd).

Last December, India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) late General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 12 other military personnel were killed in a helicopter crash.

The event to rename the military station was attended by the governor and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, senior military and civilian dignitaries along with daughters of the late CDS.

During 1999-2000, Gen Rawat had commanded his Battalion 5/11 Gorkha Rifles as a Colonel at Kibithu and contributed immensely to strengthening the security structure of Kibithu, a small hamlet on the banks of the Lohit Valley.

The 22 km road stretch from Walong to Kibithu was also dedicated as GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT MARG by the state Chief Minister.

"A majestic life-size mural of the General was also unveiled followed by an address by the Governor," Army officials said.