Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 26 2010:
A newly constructed garrison gate at Mantripukhri was inaugurated today by Lt Gen KS Yadava, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, Director General Assam Rifles accompanied by Mrs Meenakshi Yadava, President ARWWA as the chief guests in the presence of Major General CA Krishnan, IG AR(South) and Mrs Sandhya Krishnan and other dignitaries of Assam Rifles, school children and local people.
The grand inauguration ceremony of the Mantripukhri Garrison Gate was organized by 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South).
A press release from PRO, IG AR (S) said that the gate has been constructed with the pristine inspiration of the historical Kangla Fort which represents the values and sentiments of the people of Manipur.
The DGAR dedicated the structure to the historical legacy of the paradise on earth called Manipur.
It is a radiant testimony of the selfless love and respect of Assam Rifles for the people of Manipur.
The ceremony included customary religious rites and unveiling of commemoration plaque by the DGAR with the cutting of ribbon and distribution of sweets and gift to the school Children by Mrs Meenakshi Yadava.