AR celebrates Kut, conducts tourneys
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, November 04 2024: Assam Rifles celebrated Chavang Kut festival with locals in Sangaikot sub-division, Churachandpur district, which a PRO IGAR (S) release said was aimed at providing an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate, despite the ongoing circumstances.

The festival marked the completion of the year's harvest, bringing people together in a spirit of unity and resilience.

Prizes were distributed to commemorate the occasion, with over 50 people in attendance, according to the PRO.

In another release, the PRO informed that Assam Rifles organised an inter-village football tournament at Yangoubung village in Tengnoupal district from November 1 to 3 to celebrate Diwali as well as Chavang Kut with the local population in remote areas along the Indo-Myanmar border, promote sportsmanship, the Fit India Movement, and foster peace, prosperity, and communal harmony.

The tournament participated by 16 village teams was won by Jungkhulet Memorial Team (JMT), Moreh defeating D Zalenbung village.

The AR also organised friendly volleyball matches with local communities at Shalluk and New Samtal villages in Chandel district on November 2 to strengthen bonds and foster camaraderie between the troopers and the locals.

The New Samtal friendlies yas contested by AR riflewomen and women of New Samtal village, with the latter winning by 3-1 sets margin.

Attended by 83 villagers, the event celebrated women's empowerment, unity, and community engagement, said the PRO, adding that prizes were distributed to the winning team.

In Shalluk village under Chakpikarong sub division, the friendly match between the AR and locals was attended by over 30 villagers.

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