Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 07, 2010:
The 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division will organise 'Thangjalet Memorial Football Tournament' for local teams of Churachandpur from September 14 to 22 at the district headquarters.
The tournament is being in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by (late) Hav Thangjalet Haokip of Churachandpur in the elimination of four terrorists on May 13, 2009 night at Tamenglong district, where he was deployed as a non-commissioner office in the 11 Assam Rifles, said a PIB (DW) release.
The gallant soldier made the supreme sacrifice conforming to the highest traditions of the Indian security forces and was awarded Shaurya Chakra (Posthumously) for his conspicuous bravery, undaunting courage and fearless determination in fighting the terrorists, the release added.
It also informed that the tournament will begin with the ceremonial kick-off by Master T William Lalgulen Haokip, son of the martyred soldier.