Assam Rifles commemorates Battle of Tengnoupal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2019:
As part of the ongoing celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Imphal, 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organized an event at the Tengnoupal War Cemetery to commemorate the Battle of Tengnoupal, said PRO AR.
The event was attended by the village chiefs, veterans, religious leaders and special guest Rahul Thapa, son of retired Rifleman SarkidhanThapa who fought as part of 4 Assam Rifles during the World War II.
The dignitaries and gathering lay wreath and paid homage with a guard of honour.
Prayers were offered to the fallen heroes of WW II .
During the event, forty bikers from Royal Chandel Riders including Assam Rifles troops were flagged in, said AR.
The historic significance of the Battle of Tengnoupal which once witnessed the fierce fighting between the Japanese and the British Army was emphasised upon by the officers of Tengnoupal Battalion.
A cultural dance programme was hosted by the members of Tengnoupal Youth club.
The Kampang Khullen War Dance Troupe added colour to the glorious event, added the statement of the AR .