Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2010:
The 15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector organised Christmas celebrations at Sombrai and Upper Khoripok villages during which 9 Sector Commander presented Christmas cakes to GB/headman of 25 villages, said a PRO IGAR (S) release.
The villagers presented traditional dances which was followed by prayer service and interaction of the GBs with the Commander, it added.
In another occasion, 23 AR of 10 sector organised a Christmas Mela at Shangshak on December 23 .
major attractions of the Mela include putting of variety stalls of daily needs, ARWWA stall, medical facility, free dental check-up, eating joints, play stations and toy shops.
The unit Commandant has conveyed his greetings and best wishes to all the locals on the occasion of holy festival of Christmas and Happy new Year, the PRO release added.
Meanwhile, troops of 33 Assam Rifles of Loktak Brigade organised a picnic as part of pre Christmas celebrations for students and staff of HM High School, Churachandpur at Moirang Sendra on December 22, said a PIB (DW) release.