Sports items distributed, friendly match played
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 09 2023:
In order to have a cordial relation and strong bonding with the local youth and students and to promote a healthy and a positive environment in remote areas, Loktak Battalion Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) distributed sports items to Ideal High School, Thanga village on Saturday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the Battalion attended closing ceremony of the school's Annual Sport Meet-2023 and distributed sport items including football, volleyball and basketball in the presence of personnel of Loktak Battalion.
The event was undertaken for the peaceful existence of security forces and local population as well as to improve the public outreach.
The Company commander also propagated the ill effect of drug abuse, alcohol and other contraband substances, the PRO said, adding that the school authority and students appreciated the effort and gesture of the Assam Rifles.
They also urged more such initiatives for betterment of the resident of Thanga and society in general.
On the other-hand, the Loktak Battalion organised a 'friendly cricket match' with Bishnupur Cricket Association at ITI ground, Ningthoukhong village in Bishnupur district on Sunday.
According to the PRO, the match was played between unit troops and team of Bishnupur Cricket Association.
The match witnessed participation of 14 representatives of unit troops and 20 players of Bishnupur Cricket Association.