IGAR (S) pays homage to Major Bob Kathing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 01 2019:
The 107th birth anniversary of Major Bob Khathing culminated today at the Mantripukhri residence of the legend.
Major General K P Singh, IGAR (South) laid wreath at his memorial as part of the culmination of the birth anniversary.
Somsai Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles has been conducting a series of sports and cultural events every year to mark the birth anniversary of one of the most illustrious sons of the soil who was born in Ukhrul district, conveyed a statement of IGAR (S) .
The annual Assam Rifles Major Bob Khathing Tournament at Ukhrul features multi sports and cultural events including men's football, women's volleyball, baby league football and Church choir competitions.
The mega event finally concluded with a wreath laying ceremony to mark the legend's birth anniversary, it added.
The statement further mainatined that this year's wreath laying ceremony witnessed a large attendance including senior Assam Rifle officials, immediate family members Mr and Mrs John Khathing, Ukhrul MLA Alfred and many dignitaries from Imphal and Ukhrul districts.