HQ IGAR (S) celebrates 9th Raising Day
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 15 2012:
HQ IGAR (South) attained yet another milestone today as it celebrated its 9th Raising Day.
It was raised in 2004 at Historic Kangla Fort before finally establishing itself at Mantripukhri.
A four days celebrations to commemorate the grand occasion kicked off on March 12 with Meena Bazaar and Pagal Gymkhana.
A Badakhana was organized yesterday to which personnel from sectors and Units were also invited.
The events saw perceptible participation by ex-servicemen of the Force from all parts of Manipur in the festivities and shared their inspiring experiences and nostalgic memories.
The event also provided them a platform to interact on welfare aspects, stated a press release of PRO IGAR (S) today.
The grand day was speckled with event.
Religious gathering to invoke blessing of the Almighty was followed by a special Sainik Sammelan wherein Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM conveyed his best wishes to all ranks of the force and applauded their efforts towards creating a conducive and secure environment in the state.The festivities culminated with a social function at the Officers Mess.
The event was graced by His Excellency, Gurbachan Jagat, The Governor of Manipur.
A number of dignitaries from the civil administration also attended the function apart from the top brass of Assam Rifles.
Everyone present appreciated and lauded the inspiring role of nation building played by Assam Rifles, specially the hard work put in by all ranks to ensure largely violence free and successful conduct of elections in Jan 12 .
The nostalgic evening concluded to the tunes of the ceremonial band which made the occasion a memorable one was another chapter was added to the annals of the history, the release added.