Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 20 2010:
Assam Rifles organised an investiture ceremony for various award winners of the Units under IGAR (S) at Keithelmanbi garrison today.
IGAR (S) Maj Gen CA Krishnan presided over the function, which was attended by 9 Sector AR Commander Brig Gajendra Prasad, other AR officers and personnel, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
A total of 53 AR personnel were feted with various awards including President Police Medal for Gallantry and Meritorious Service, Governor's Gold Medal and Governor's Silver Medal.
Speaking at the occasion, Maj Gen CA Krishnan complemented the awardees for their dedication and commendable service to the nation due to which Assam Rifles has achieved a status of being a very efficient and disciplined force.
The press release added that IGAR (S) also exhorted the gathering to emulate the awardees paradigm of bravery, professional work and unmatched zeal, which is synonymous with AR for ensuring peace, stability harmony and territorial integrity of the NE region and living upto the reputation of Assam Rifles as 'Custodian of North East' and 'Friends of the Hill People'.
The awards are given to AR personnel including officers, JCOs, jawans and civil staff for their act of valour and meritorious service.