Solo marathon held, sports kits presented
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 31 2022:
Mantripukhri Battalion of IGAR (South) organised a solo marathon by Anish Ahamad for promotion of "Green Manipur" at Singjamei and Chingmeirong Company Operating Bases in Imphal West district on Thursday.
In a release, PRO IGAR (S) informed that the solo marathon of Anish Ahamad commenced with the flagging-off at Kangla Fort and proceeded via Singjamei and Chingmeirong Company Operating Base till its final destination at Porompat.
This initiative of Assam Rifles was in continuation of its public outreach efforts to strengthen the bond between the security forces and the local populace as well as to promote the idea of 'Green Manipur", the PRO said.
Meanwhile, Somsai Battalion of IGAR (S) distributed sports kit to budding sportspersons of Wahong village in Ukhrul district on Thursday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), Assam Rifles distributed footballs, volleyballs and volleyball nets under Khelo India' initiative of Gol and to encourage the sports-ori ented youth of a very remote border village of Ukhrul district.
The noble gesture of the security forces to encourage sportsmanship among the youths of village was whole heartedly appreciated by the locals, the PRO added.