Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 15 2010:
The 15 Assam Rifles, HQ Thoubal celebrated its 51st Raising Day today amidst much rejoice and fanfare.
A statement from the 15 AR said that the battalion has an enviable operational track record.
The unit has the distinction of being the first Assam Rifles battalion to receive COAS unit citation and also the first Assam Rifles battalion to receive COAS unit citation twice.
In the morning, wreath laying ceremony at the unit war memorial to commemorate the martyrs of the unit was held, and flag hoisting by the Commandant was carried out in the unit Quarter Guard.
Special Sainik Sammelan was organised to mark the occasion.
Barakhana for troops and families was organised in the afternoon.
A cultural programme for troops and families was also organised in the evening.
A Manipuri dance troupe performed for troops and families and regaled the gathering.
On the auspicious occasion, the battalion rededicated itself to eradicating militancy and winning hearts and minds of the locals, said the statement.