Ex-Serviceman rally
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal,October 08 2016:
The 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) conducted an ex-servicemen rally at Maram.
S enapati on October 5, a statement informed.
The rally saw a mass participation by ex-servicemen including Veer Naris and children.
The rally was organised with an aim to reach out to the AR ex-servicemen fraternity, renew the bond between the serving and retired personnel, felicitate Veer Naris and address the grievances pertaining to pensions and other benefits, Commandant, 35 Assam Rifles said.
Veer Naris were felicitated on the occasion.
An open house and Pension Adalat were also held to address certain issues of the ex-servicemen.
Chief Medical Officer of 35 Assam Rifles along with his medical team conducted a medical camp after the rally.
The camp was organised with the intention of providing the best medical care and assistance to the ex-servicemen.
A lecture on health awareness was also delivered in which emphasis was given on the maintenance of hygiene and sanitation as well as preventive measures for various diseases.
A total of 215 ex-servicemen and their families were treated and provided with required free medicines at the camp.