Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 17 2010:
Message of peace and harmony, and distribution of sweets to the locals marked the 64th Independence Day celebration organised at Ukhrul district headquarters, Sangshak and Chassad by Assam Rifles units.
The local populace attended in large numbers to form part of the celebrations, a PRO IGAR (S) release said while adding that other sectors of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs IGAR (S) organised similar events.
Meanwhile, the 39 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector joined in the celebration of Independence Day held at Eternal Spring English School, Sekta (IE), the first time since establishment of the school in 1988.The School principal unfurled the national tri-colour amid presence of more than 1200 students and teaching staff, a PRO IGAR (S) release said and added that guard of 39 AR from the nearby Chingarel Post presented the National Salute to the tri-colour.