Ex-servicemen rally held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 25 2016:
PIB (Defence Wing) in a statement reported that Khuga Bn of Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles organized an ex-servicemen rally at Khuga on Sep 24, under the aegis of the Red Shield Division.
The rally was inaugurated by the District Welfare Officer & Commander Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles in the presence of guest of honour Lunminthang Haokip, Deputy Commissioner, Churachandpur.
507 ex-servicemen, 2 war widows and 9 VeerNaris along with their dependents from various parts of Churachandpur district attended the rally.
During the event, they were also informed about the upcoming recruitment rally being organized in the district with from Oct 16 to 21.Such ex-servicemen rallies are being organized in each district once in every 3 months so that the problems of ex-servicemen can be resolved on a regular basis.
In order to assist the veterans and their families, stalls related to pension matters (Suvigya Cell), medical issues and canteen facilities were also established for the veterans and their families.
The effort of the unit was appreciated by all ex-servicemen who were grateful to the Army for providing them this opportunity in such a remote location.