AR pays tribute to martyred soldiers
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 04 2024: Assam Rifles conducted a series of wreath-laying ceremonies on Thursday and Friday to honour the brave soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held on Thursday at Mantripukhri, to honour rifleman Om Bahadur Sunar of 4 Assam Rifles, who showed exemplary bravery on October 3, 1996, during a firefight near Molvailup, Manipur while on road opening duty.

Despite heavy insurgent fire, he fought courageously but succumbed to fatal injuries, PRO IGAR (S) said in a release.

It also informed that on Friday, Assam Rifles held two more ceremonies.

The initial event took place at Modi, Chandel district, honouring Naik Tara Singh, who courageously gave his life while neutralising terrorists at Lalpura, Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir, on October 4, 1995 .

His courage in the face of enemy fire was remembered by all present.

At Mantripukhri, Assam Rifles honoured the memory of naik Samu Singh of 4 Assam Rifles, who bravely sacrificed his life on October 4, 1962, during a road opening party duty on the Tadubi-Imphal road in Manipur.

Samu Singh displayed exceptional courage in an intense battle with insurgents, retaliating with force before succumbing to his injuries.

During these events, officers, junior commissioned officers (JCOs), and soldiers stood united in honouring these brave souls, reflecting the enduring legacy of selflessness and patriotism within the Assam Rifles, added the PRO.

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