Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 27 2010:
Troops 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under IGAR (S) lighted up the village of Tusom CV in Ukhrul district by installing five sets of solar lights on January 26 commemorating the 61st Republic Day.
The solar lights were installed in the presence of the village headman Miksah Zimik.
Also present in the function were Headmaster, Youth Secretary and the Shanao Long Secretary.
Earlier on January 18, IGAR (S), Maj Gen CA Krishnan on his visit to Awangkasom Post of 17 Assam Rifles had donated these solar lights to village Tusom CV to commemorate the upcoming 175th Raising Day of Assam Rifles on March 24.This event reiterated the commitment of Assam Rifles towards working for the villagers as the true 'Friends of the Hill People'.
Recounting the difficulties faced due to the remoteness of the area and non-availability of electricity, the village Headman on behalf of the villagers expressed his gratitude to Assam Rifles for the kind assistance and contribution to the village, according to a press release from the PRO IGAR (S).