AR ex-servicemen rally held at Dehradun
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 19 2022:
Assam Rifles conducted an ex-servicemen rally at Dehradun on Tuesday which was attended by ex-servicemen, veer naris and other dependents.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the rally was presided over by Director General of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Pradeep Chandran Nair and attended by officers and staff of headquarters DG Assam Rifles.
A total of 40 grievances were registered during the rally out of which 15 were resolved on the spot.
During the rally, wheelchairs were distributed to physically challenged individuals while veer naris, gallantry awardees and other veterans, were also felicitated.
During the course of the event, the DG also interacted with the ex-servicemen and thanked them for their yeomen service to the nation.
He also apprised the gathering of the present challenges faced by the Force and further discussed various steps and schemes being initiated by Assam Rifles for the Assam Rifles' ex-servicemen all across the country.
It may be mentioned here that Assam Rifles is the oldest and most decorated para military force of the nation.
With a rich history of valour and sacrifice spanning more than 187 years, Assam Rifles has carved a niche for itself in operations and has contributed to the overall development of the nation.
It has been the Force that has held the north east together over the years of turmoil thereby rightly being known as the Force that binds the north east.
The rich legacy of the Force is primarily due to the spirit and enthusiasm of the men and women of Assam Rifles and the Force would forever be indebted for the selfless service of its ex-servicemen, the PRO added.