AR commemorates 188 years of service
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24 2023:
The oldest and most decorated para military force of the country, the Assam Rifles celebrated its 18 8th Raising Day today at its Laitkor Garrison, Shillong and also its various formation and units in the North East and J&K.Raised on March 24, 1835 the force has rendered yeoman service to the Nation and contributed immensely in bringing peace in the North East States, said the PRO of Assam Rifles in a statement.
This year the celebration of the Raising Day was graced by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North East Region, G Kishan Reddy, as the chief guest.
The Minister alongwith the DG of Assam Rifles Lt Gen PC Nair and all ranks of the Force paid homage to the bravehearts of the Force who in the past 188 years in the line of duty at the War Memorial in Shillong.
The Minister also addressed all ranks of the Force in a Special Sainik Sammelan wherein he complimented all ranks for their outstanding contribution in fighting insurgency in the North East & Kashmir.
The Force has continued to prove its mettle in Operations in 2022-23 .
During this period three Battalions received Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation and five Battalions received General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation.
In addition personell of the Force were awarded with one Shaurya Chakra, seven Sena Medals, 411 Presidential and Governors Medals.
The Force has also excelled in Sports by winning six medals in International Games (Gold-01, Silver-01 and Bronze-04), National Games (Gold-17, Silver-17 & Bronze-15) and AIPDM (Gold-31, Silver-25 & Bronze-26) in the year 2022-23.In a unique and iconic moment, former DGs of the Force were also present on the occasion and were able to interact with all ranks of the Force and share their valuable experience, added the PRO.
As the Government increases its focus towards the Act East Policy the Assam Rifles continues to evolve to meet new challenges and live up to its motto and its role as the 'Sentinels of the North East' .