AR pays tribute to braveheart
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 28 2024:
Assam Rifles on Thursday organised a wreath laying ceremony for Rfn/Gd (Late) HK Kuki, of 4 Assam Rifles who gave supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation.
According to a release issued by PRO HQ IGAR(South), on June 27, 1963, a column of Assam Rifles came under heavy fire from insurgent groups while moving from Khonsa to Ngoithong (Arunachal Pradesh) near Ngoithong.
During the heavy exchange of fire, Rfn/Gd (Late) HK Kuki sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries.
Assam Rifles paid homage at the War Memorial to honour the braveheart who made the supreme sacrifice for the cause of the Nation.
During the event, a total of 4 officers, 12 Junior Commissioned Officers and 43 other ranks of Assam Rifles paid tribute by laying wreath & according Guard of Honour.