Gallantry Awardees felicitated
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 16 2019:
"A soldier dies not when he is shot but when he is forgotten".
With this thought in mind, Chassad Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) felicitated war widow and Gallantry Award winners at Kamjong on 73rd Independence Day, said PRO IGAR (South).
The bn felicitated 83-years-old Hungyo Henry, village Headman of Bungpa Khunou from Kamjong district who is a Shaurya Chakra awardee.
Henry is a decorated SSB soldier, who is a role model for the residents of Kamjong.
He was awarded Shaurya Chakra for his gallant act in Ukhrul in 1981.He shared his stories of exceptional valour which mesmerized gathering of locals.
These tales of exceptional human endeavour created lasting memories of patriotism in young minds, said AR.
Rifleman Ningthoujam Subhashchandra Singh of Chassad Battalion achieved martyrdom in July 2018 fighting militants along Indo-Myanmar border for which he has been conferred with Sena Medal (Gallantry) on the eve of Independence Day 2019.The family of the martyr were felicitated as a befitting tribute to the martyr who laid down his life fighting for motherland.
Commandant Chassad Bn Assam Rifles expressed his heartfelt appreciation and conveyed that the unit was honoured with the presence of everyone, said AR.