Assam Rifles conducts wreath laying ceremony
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, March 07 2025:
Assam Rifles on Friday organised a wreath laying ceremony at Sehlon in Chandel district in honour of lance naik Bhola Dutt Chhetri, who made the ultimate sacrifice displaying resolute courage and dedication to duty despite facing overwhelming odds in an intense counter-insurgency operation in Aizawl, Mizoram on March 7, 1966 .
According to PRO IGAR (S), MNF insurgents carried out intense attack at all bases and Battalion Headquarter of 1 Assam Rifles for several days.
During the firefight, Bhola Dutt Chhetri demonstrated utmost bravery and valour while protecting the post from the insurgents' attack during which he also sustained severe wounds and succumbed.
The ceremony commenced with the wreath laying by senior Assam Rifles officials, who exhorted all ranks to inculcate the virtues of valour and sacrifice from the brave soldier.
Over 100 Assam Rifles personnel paid tribute to the valiant soldier, the PRO conveyed.