87 Bn CRPF celebrates 1-Day
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 17 2018:
The 72nd Independence Day of the Nation was celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm by the 87Bn CRPF at Uchathal in Jiribam.
The Unit Commandant Sunil Kumar hoisted the National flag at unit quarter guard, followed by National Anthem sung by all unit personnel and school children.
Principal of New Life Academy Hopson and his better half along with many school children and teachers took part in the grand celebration.
Addressing the gathering, Sunil Kumar highlighted the optimum sacrifices made by the freedom fighters.
He explained the supreme sacrifices made by CRPF personnel and motivated the gathering.
He announced name of Shourya Chakra Awardees, Gallantry and medal/meritorious service medal winners.
After the celebration, the gathering attended the Independence Day celebration in Jiribam where Deputy Commissioner of Jiribam Robert Singh Kshetrimayum hoisted the National Tri-colour.
The DC honoured Commandant Sunil Kumar, Deputy Commandant Sanjeeb Kumar Nanda, Insp/RO Jitendra and CT/GD Riyaz Ahmed with commendation certificates.
Sports events were conducted for unit personnel, school children and family members of the unit.
At the cultural show in evening, DC Jiribam Robert Singh Kshetrimayum along with his better half Yengkhom Preetibala Devi attended the event as chief guest along with SP Jiribam M Muvi Singh, Commandant 7 IRB KC Lokho, Additional SP, SDPO, ADC to DC and OC Jiribam PS as special guests.
Motivational plays, Manipur cultural dance, Bhangara dance, devotional and patriotic songs and dramas performed by the personnel and their wives and family members marked the celebration.
DC Jiribam expressed gratitude and appreciated the personnel and their families for their professional performances.
The participants were honoured with certificate/appreciation letters.