Inter Tribal Football
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 15, 2012:
The 38 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of "Red Shield Division" will be organising an Inter village Tribal football Tournament to commemorate the sacrifice made by Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakshi.
Late Lt Col Rajeev Bakshi of 13 DOGRA made the supreme sacrifice by laying down his life while fighting UGs in Parbung in 2006 in Operation Flush Out.
The tournament is being organized yearly as part of Military Civic Action.
This year the tournament will kicked start from January 16.Football teams from six villages will be participating in the tournament.
The event would foster a spirit of brotherhood between various tribes in the area and strengthen the bond between Assam Rifles and hill people.