Pre Christmas mela organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2017:
Maram Battalion conducted a Pre Christmas Mela on December 20 at Tophou Naga village under COB Senapati.
Brig Dipankar Saha, Cdr 59 Mtn Bde, inaugurated the mela, informed PIB Defence Wing in a press release.
Brig SKS Chauhan, Dy GOC HQ 57 Mtn Div also graced the occasion.
The mela was conducted with an aim to provide a venue with various entertainment options for locals to celebrate Christmas in advance in an organised way.
A total 23 stalls for games including 14 est by Army and 15 stalls for food including eight est by Army were established.
Various competitions like singing competition, dance competition and talent hunt competitions were organised during the mela.
Gifts for remembrance were also given to top three participants.
A large number of local populace attended the mela and enjoyed the event.
They expressed their gratitude to Army for organizing such event and making festival season memorable for them.