Assam Rifles celebrate
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 17 2014:
3 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) celebrated Independence Day with the villagers of Samtal.
On the occasion, a number of programmes were conducted which included a medical camp, football and volleyball tournaments at Old Samtal village.
A pipe band display and friendly football and volleyball matches between AR personnel and villagers of Sehlon and Kovang villages were also organised.
A painting competition was also held for children at Tuitong village.
Moreover, 22 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR celebrated Independence Day with students of Mission Blind School at Heikakpokpi, Chandel district.
The event commenced with the flag hoisting ceremony followed by patriotic songs performed by the students and finally sweet distribution by the Assam Rifles.
The event was attended by local village authorities along with the School administration.
The Unit reaffirmed its commitments to help the local populace and continue providing assistance to the people of Manipur to ensure their Socio-Economic upliftment and development in the region.