CRPF celebrates raising day with humanitarian gestures
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 08 2018:
109 Bn, CRPF, Monsangei today celebrated its 28th Raising Day.
The unit was raised on April 8, 1991 at Avadi, Tamil Nadu and since then it remained deployed in all the theatres ranging from Punjab, J&K, Left Wing extremist affected States to North East India, performing multifaceted duties from combat role in fighting terrorism and providing security to VVIPs and vital installations.
According to a press release issued by Commandant, 109 Bn CRPF, the unit has been successful in neutralising several hardcore anti-national elements in all the theatres along with recoveries of huge cache of arms and ammunitions including various apprehensions.
The unit is presently deployed in Manipur since May 2008 and is playing a pivotal role in maintaining peace and order in the State and effectively contributing to the story of its growth and development by keeping the lifeline of Manipur, NH-2 safe and secure for uninterrupted supply of essential commodities to the people of Manipur and providing full proof security to the Governor of Manipur and Raj Bhawan.
The historic celebration of the day began with paying homage to the brave martyrs of the unit who made supreme sacrifices for the cause of the Nation.
Vinod Kumar, Commandant, 109Bn greeted the officers, SOs and jawans and their families on the occasion through a special Sainik Sammelan.
He highlighted the contribution made by the unit for the service of the State and exhorted the officers and man to continue to exhibit high degree of professionalism and give their best for the State and Nation.
On the occasion, a team of officers and men led by the Commandant visited All Manipur Mentally Handicapped People's Welfare Organisation, Monsangei and interacted with the specially abled children inmates and distributed sweets and toiletry items.
A blood donation camp was also organised at Unit Hqr with the cooperation of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kangpokpi and Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal in which about 50 persons including Commandant, Officers, SOs, Jawans and volunteers of NYK donated their blood, the release informed.