Governor fetes AR
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, August 14 2022:
Governor La Ganesan has said that the Assam Rifles has been winning the hearts of people of the North East through its dedication and service.
He was speaking at the Assam Rifles Investiture Ceremony-2022, held at the Darbar Hall of Raj Bhavan here today.
The Governor said that Assam Rifles has been doing tremendous job not only in security but also in many fields.
Saying that the Assam Rifles played important roles in the two World Wars, apart from engaging in counter insurgency operations and in maintaining law and order by helping civil administration, he continued that the force has been working actively in the difficult terrain of the North East.
In the glorious history of 187 years of its existence, Assam Rifles has been known for their dedication, honesty, achievement and most importantly for the sacrifices made by the valiant officers and jawans, the Governor said.
Inspector General, Assam Rifles (South), Major General Rajan Sharawat said the Assam Rifles Investiture Ceremony was introduced in 1957 by the then Governor of Meghalaya to encourage the valiant soldiers of the force.
He said that the ceremony is being held for the first time in Manipur.
He said that the force has been contributing a lot in many fields in the country and is known as the "Friends of North East".
The Governor presented gold and silver medals to 51 officers and jawans of Assam Rifles during the ceremony.
The Assam Rifles Brass Band also performed after the ceremony.
Additional Chief Secretaries MH Khan, P Vaiphei, MU VC Prof N Lokendro and RIMS Director Prof A Santa too attended the ceremony.