AR holds ex-servicemen rally at Pallel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 28 2018:
To honour and commemorate the sacrifice and selfless service to Nation by the ex-servicemen, Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a mega Ex-Servicemen Rally at Pallel today.
The event was attended by more than of 106 ex-Servicemen, their dependents, Veer Naaris (war widows) and locals hailing from hill areas of Chandel and Tengnoupal districts, said a statement of IGAR (South) .
The rally was conducted to provide a platform for registration of grievances and for their immediate redressal.
Issues related to pension, health care, re-employment among many others were taken up at the event.
The mega rally had inter alia, a pension anomalies cell, bank cell, NARCOM Cell and medical camp comprising of specialists ENT, Dental, Medical and Gynaecologist.
In the medical camp, free diagnosis and distribution of medicine along with medical consultation were given to the veterans, veer naaris and locals.
On the occasion the officers of Chandel Bn and HQ 26 Sector Assam Rifles interacted with the ex-servicemen, locals and representatives of District Sainik Welfare Board and briefed them about various welfare schemes.
The veer naaris, war veterans and ex-servicemen were felicitated during the event by the chief guest Brig SS Sheoran, Sena Medal Bar.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest stated that the ex-servrcemen remain a part of the security forces and are an extremely important constituent of the society.
"Even though they have completed their service yet they continue to work for our country relentlessly.
Taking care of war veterans, veer naaris and ex-servicemen will always remain a priority of Assam Rifles," he said.
The event culminated with an astounding musical display by the pipe band.
The ex-servicemen and veer naaris extended their heartfelt gratitude to Assam Rifles for organising the event.