Wreath laid for brave-hearts
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 05 2024:
Assam Rifles of IG-AR(S) organised a wreath laying ceremony in honour of Nk Bil Bahadur Gurung and Rfn Sapchhawna Lushai, who made the ultimate sacrifice displaying unwavering courage and dedication to duty despite facing overwhelming odds in intense counter insurgency operation in Mizoram on March 4, 1966 .
According to PRO IGAR (S), on March 3,1966, MNF insurgents launched a targeted attack on the Battalion Headquarters and outposts of 1 Assam Rifles engaged in Internal Security operations.
The relentless assault by insurgents deprived the battalion of external troop support.
In the midst of the ceaseless gunfire, lance naik Bil Bahadur and rifleman Sapchhawna displayed remarkable courage, bravely holding their ground against the insurgents to protect the garrison.
They ultimately made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty for the nation displaying valour and courage on March 4,1966 .
The ceremony commenced with the wreath laying by commandant of the unit and a motivational speech to all ranks narrating the story of the bravehearts to infuse a sense of pride and honour in the force.
Four officers, 14 junior commissioned officers and 105 other ranks of the battalion paid tributes by laying wreaths and honouring the bravehearts with guard of honour, added the PRO.