Girl IDP selected for Agniveer
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 22 2024:
Assam Rifles felicitated one Puinabati Angom, who was recently selected for Agniveer (Girls), at Sendra in Bishnupur district on Thursday.
According to PRO IGAR (S), Puinabati Angom of Torbung is among hundreds of youth in Bishnupur district who are internally displaced due to the on-going clashes in Manipur, yet aspire to become successful in life by overcoming the present difficulties faced by them.
Recognising her determination and talent, Assam Rifles trained her with qualified instructors and best available facilities for her to clear the competitive exams and recruitment rallies, the PRO conveyed, adding that the individual cleared the recently concluded Agniveer Recruitment Rally in January and will be joining the ranks in Indian Army soon.
On the other hand, in view of the logistical challenges faced by students during these turbulent times in Moreh, Assam Rifles extended transportation assistance to 25 Class XII students and 5 teachers from Tengnoupal village to Moreh and back for their Board Examinations, the PRO informed, adding that the facility shall be extended to the students till culmination of the exams.