Assam Rifles celebrates 'Easter Sunday'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 04 2021:
With aim to spread message of friendship and share festive joy with the people of region, Tamenglong battalion of Assam Rifles under 22 Sector AR/IGAR(East) reached out to children of Child Care Homes being run by IWCF Tamenglong.
On this auspicious occasion special prayer was organised at unit Church for the wellbeing of humanity and confess our sins and seek his forgiveness.
Various fun games were organised for children and troops, said a statement issued by PIB (Defence Wing).
Easters celebrations were also organised at remote post locations of Azuiram, Dikhuiram and Gelnel.
The locals in these areas .
also actively took part in Easter celebrations alongwith troops with similar fervour, added the statement.
In another instance, Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis IGAR (South) organised Community service to celebrate Easter Sunday at Ngarumphung Church of Imphal East district today.
The event commenced with community service on Easter Sunday and interaction with the locals at Ngarumphung Church where the soldiers paid their respect as per the customs and traditions of the village, said another statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The event was also utilized to educate the locals about the importance of hygiene, sanitation and various precautions to be taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19 along with distribution of masks and sanitizers.
Villagers were informed about the vaccination drive policy adopted by the state government.
In addition, various existing government schemes for promotion of local agriculture produce and procedures to avail them were also highlighted, added the statement.
The interactive session was followed by tea and refreshments which was duly enjoyed by the attendees.
The villagers expressed their joy and profound gratitude to Assam Rifles for joining them on Easter Sunday and also creating awareness about important issues.
The event was conducted with all COVID precautions in place.