Recruitment training, anti-drug lecture conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 07 2024:
Assam Rifles of Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), conducted a pre-recruitment training from December 16, 2023 to January 6, 2024 at Battalion Headquarter (New KLP), Moreh (Manipur) under the Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme (AR CAP) project for the financial year 2023-24.In order to give a head start to aspiring local youths of Moreh town eyeing to join armed forces and serve the nation, the pre-recruitment rally was organised by the Assam Rifles.
A total of 20 enthusiastic aspirants went through the training capsule for two months at New KLP location, where they were put through intense physical training routine, theory classes and mock tests.
Periodic medical check-up and practice for written examinations were also included as part of the training.
The pre-recruitment training concluded on February 6 with the commandant addressing the young candidates on their successful completion of training and handing over participation certificate to the candidates.
Tracksuit , shoes and reading materials were distributed to all aspirants'followed by refreshments.
All the aspirants, thanked Assam Rifles for its generosity, informed PRO IGAR (S) in a release.
Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) also conducted a series of community initiatives aimed at fostering harmony and well-being in Chandel district.
On February 5, 2024, a lecture titled "Combatting Drug Abuse" was organised at Changpol village community hall near the Indo-Myanmar border wherein around 100-110 villagers were enlightened about the dangers of drug abuse and encouraged to embrace healthier lifestyles, particularly through active participation in sports.
In a parallel effort on February 6, Assam Rifles held an interaction with village authorities of Molkon and Khengjoi villages, also situated near the Indo-Myanmar border.
According to the PRO, the informal gathering provided a platform for open dialogue on security concerns and community issues faced by the villages.
Assam Rifles assured the village authorities of its full support in resolving these challenges, demonstrating its dedication to fostering cooperation and understanding between security forces and the local populace, the PRO added.