Assam Rifles organises peace tree campaign, health awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express
CCpur/Chd, December 13 2023:
Assam Rifles organized a tree plantation drive as part of the 'Peace Tree' campaign at Thamalapokpi and Thamlakhuren villages, where a gunfight between security forces and armed miscreants occurred on September 8 last.
The peace tree campaign was held at the Ebenezer Prayer House, with troops of Assam Rifles and the local population coming together to plant a total of 60 saplings, said a statement by the Assam Rifles.
The peace tree campaign is a vital component of Assam Rifles' ongoing efforts to restore peace in the sensitive town of Pallel, amidst the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.
The initiative underscores the commitment to creating a peaceful environment, promoting unity, and fostering coexistence among diverse communities, said the statement.
Furthermore, Assam Rifles conducted a lecture on health awareness to ensure a clean and progressive society at village Zou Khunou in Churachandpur district today.
The event was organised with an aim to sensitise the inhabitants of border areas with health related issues focusing on the need to isolate youths from anti-social activities and engage them in socially productive work, added the statement.