Assam Rifles saves lives, honours brave-heart
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 02 2023:
Informing that Assam Rifles of Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) played a pivotal role in saving precious lives during a fire incident that occurred in Songdai village, Churachandpur district on October 1, PRO IGAR (S) said in the release that Assam Rifles responded promptly around 7 am to an intense fire outbreak in a residential building at Songdai village.
The firefighting team with all necessary equipment successfully saved the lives of over 47 individuals and managed to contain the fire within the storage area, preserving the house and belongings, added the release.
Meanwhile, Assam Rifles conducted a wreath-laying ceremony on October 1 to pay tribute to rifleman Martoba Ao, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on September 30, 2007, during an encounter operation.
The battalion also reached out to the next of kin of the braveheart and presented a token of remembrance, the PRO said in another release.
On the other-hand, Assam Rifles conducted cleanliness drive under Swachhata Hi Seva Pakhwada and Swachhata Diwas campaign at COB Singjamei, Chingmeirong and Mantripukhri on Sunday and Monday.
Families and children of the garrison also joined hands in cleaning the surrounding areas during which pledge was also taken by all the participants.