AK Antony reviews security situation along Line of Actual Control
Antony's visit comes against the backdrop of China's increasing military modernisation and ever-increasing military expenditure.
Concerned over China's military modernisation, Defence Minister AK Antony today reviewed the security situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Antony's visit comes against the backdrop of China's increasing military modernisation and ever-increasing military expenditure. The defence minister had recently said these are of serious concern for India. From the army post in Kibithu, the LAC can be monitored, defence spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said. Antony also visited Leimakhong to take stock of the security situation in Manipur and was briefed by senior military commanders about "changing role of the Army in being an agent of change in the sensitive milieu of Manipur," the spokesperson said.