Maram Bn lays wreath, pays tribute to 23 brave hearts
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, August 18 2021:
Maram Battalion under the aegis of Jwalamukhi Sector/IGAR (E) carried out a wreath laying ceremony and paid tributes to commemorate the 27th death anniversary of 18 soldiers of 3 AR, who were deployed at COB Sangkhumei and 5 brave hearts of GREF.
The heroes laid down their lives on August 18, 1994, while being ambushed by NSCN(IM) near Yang Khunou on Maram Peren Road.
These brave soldiers were returning from routine patrol, when the vehicles of GREF and Assam Rifles were targeted and ambushed.
The Commandant, Maram Battalion and Company Commander Sangkhumei along with the JE, GREF carried out the wreath laying at the war memorial at COB Sangkhumei.
The event was attended by all troops of the company and GREF detachment at Sankhumei.
The Commandant also addressed the gathering and reiterated the fact that the supreme sacrifice made by the brave hearts in the line of duty is a source of inspiration for all the troops of the Armed Forces as they fought bravely and laid their lives for the noble cause of maintaining peace and harmony in the region.