Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 13 2010:
A meeting with eminent socio-politico leaders and members of different Self Help Groups, District Social Welfare Officer and Commandant of Assam Rifles Battalion was organized at Tamenglong yesterday.
Those present at the interaction included representatives of ZSUM, Elders Peace Brokers Forum of Tamenglong, Ex Deputy Speaker of UNC, representatives of Women's Association,Tamenglong and Eden Self Help Group Tamenglong, representatives of Tamenglong Village Authority and Chairmen's Council and District Social Welfare Officer.
A press release from PIB(DW) said that leaders of socio-political organisations and all civilians present during the meeting expressed their gratitude to Security Forces for their ever willing cooperation and support for the welfare and well being of people of Tamenglong.
They vowed and assured their continuous support for all initiatives of Security Forces with regard to maintaining peace and development in the district.
Commandant, 11 AR urged the socio-political leaders not to get misled by false propaganda by the UGs and unlawful elements and maintain a healthy and amiable relation between the Security Forces and the people of Tamenglong.
He also informed all present about the forthcoming events planned by the Battalion which include picnic for school children to Tharon Caves, a seminar on unique identity and culture of Zeliangrongs followed by Youth Festival in the first week of Dec 10, 'Know Your Army' camp to motivate young students to join Security Forces, organisation of a badminton tournament, picnics for women and elders, and interaction with village elders and authorities in the coming months, said the press release.