AR pays tribute to rifleman Brajanabi Sharma
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 14 2025:
Assam Rifles conducted a wreath-laying ceremony at Sehlon, Chandel district, on Tuesday, to honour rifleman Brajanabi Sharma, who made the supreme sacrifice on January 14, 1998 at Jiribam.
Rifleman Brajanabi Sharma was part of an escort team for the movement of vehicles to the Battalion Headquarters in Jiribam.
En route, he encountered underground workers extorting money from the local people.
Rifleman Sharma confronted the underground workers, and in retaliation, thefr vehicle was fired upon.
During the ensuing fire-fight, rifleman Sharma was severely injured and later succumbed to his injuries at the 160 Military Hospital, demonstrating immense courage and valour in the line of duty, a release by PRO IGAR (S) said.
The release continued that the wreath-laying ceremony began with the commandant of the unit leading the tribute, sharing the story of the braveheart to instil a sense of pride and honour among the troops.
A total of four officers, 10 junior commissioned officers,(JCOs), and 105 other ranks participated in the ceremony, laying wreaths and honouring rifleman Brajanabi Sharma with a Guard of Honour, it further stated.