Assam Rifles units celebrate Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 26 2022: Mantripukhri Battalion of IGAR (South) celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas along with a motivational lecture for young NCC cadets at Company Operating Base, Sawombung in Imphal East district on Tuesday.

According to PRO IGAR (S), the aim of the event was to instill sense of nationalism and pride among the young generation and inform them about the gallant sacrifices of our Kargil War Heroes.

They were further told about the virtues of valiant action, selfless service and extreme patriotism of the brave-hearts who made the unparalleled and invaluable contribution for the well-being of the country and countrymen.

A total of 48 NCC cadets attended the event.

Noney Battalion of 22 Sector and IGAR (East) also celebrated "Kargil Vijay Diwas" at Noney Battlion HQ and COB Kotlen.

Weapon and equipment display, Pipe Band and awareness lecture highlighting the importance of Vijay Diwas was organised at Noney for students of Berean Baptist Academy, Khumji.

Students were enlighten on various ways to join the armed forces and explained on various opportunities available at undergraduate level for joining the Indian Armed Forces while Commandant Noney Battalion gifted sports items to the school to promote outdoor sports & physical fitness among the students.

A total of 60 students and 2 teachers of the Academy attended the event.

The Battalion also organised 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' celebration with local students at COB Kotlen which was attended by 22 local students and a teacher of Kotlen village, Kangpokpi district.

On the other hand, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Kargil War, 44 Assam Rifles of 22 Sector/IGAR (East) organised befitting wreath laying at a memorial in Tamenglong district.

The commandant led the unit in paying its homage to fallen national heroes including five from the state.

To further spread the message of peace, prosperity and happiness along with the Indian Army/Assam Rifles a mobile Jhanda Yatra (Flag Rally) was organised by the unit.

The rally carrying the national flag traversed through various roads and by lanes of the town.

On the occasion, the Battalion also inaugurated "Veteran Sadan", a two-bed room guestroom for Ex Serviceman of the Tamenglong district.

Keithelmanbi Battalion of Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) organised screening of a motivational movie for 45 students of ARPS, Keithelmanbi on the occasion of Kargil Diwas in Imphal West district on Tuesday while Loktak Battalion conducted lecture on know your armed forces and Agnipath scheme on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas for students and young locals of Kumbi and Ningthiching villages in Bishnupur district on Wednesday.

A total of 76 students and young locals participated in the event.

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