Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2010:
Reaching out to the civil population and lending a helping hand to the poor and needy people of Lilong area, 28 Assam Rifles Delta coy under the aegis of 9 Sector organised a friendly volley ball match with Haoreibi Ideal Development Association at Lilong Haoreibi Mayai Leikai today.
The objective of the friendly match was to promote games and sports and to provide a platform to the budding talents of the area.
Md Faisal Maorebi, Jila Parishad Lilong, Md Sanatomba, Lilong Sports Association Secy, Major Saed Khan from EME & Major Vishal Singh Sangha, Post Commander 28 AR post Lilong graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, Guest of Honour & President respectively.
Sports items were donated to the Association while certificates were also awarded to the players.
At the conclusion of the match, a lecture on the importance of educating the girl child and various aspects of women education were imparted to the local people.
Pamphlets in Manipuri highlighting the importance of sanitation and hygiene, keeping in view the spread of Japanese Encephalites were also distributed.
Essential food items including rice, flour, sugar, tea etc were distributed to 20 needy families of Lilong.
The people of Lilong have expressed overwhelming gratitude to 28 AR Delta Coy for working sincerely for the welfare of the people.