CM lauds Territorial Army
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 07 2011:
The State Home Department in a state function today held at the Banquet Hall of 1st Manipur Rifles observed the 62nd Raising Day of the Territorial Army which was instituted by the first Governor General of Free India C Rajagopalchari in 1949 .
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi said that the Territorial Army has been rendering its valuable service in defending the state.
The 165th Infantry Battalion which was instituted in 2007 is a unit formed in the soil of Manipur with its youth.
The unit is helping in employment of many literate youths of the state.
CO, 165th Battalion, Territorial Army Colonel George Jacob and GOC, Red Shield Division Major General Binoy Poonen also attended the function.
Chief Minister O Ibobi was honoured by the Territorial Army by presenting a shawl and a memento as part of the function.