Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 02:
Troops of 14 Assam Rifles celebrated its 47th Raising Day with great fanfare at their Battalion Headquarters located at Lairouching, Senapati District, said PIB (DW).
The �Fighting Fourteen� as known in Assam Rifles was raised on 1st Jan 1959 at Meerut under Lt Col Hoshiyar Singh.
The battalion was deployed in Nagaland for 46 years and has been operational in Manipur since the last three years.
The major events included the wreath laying on the war memorial to pay homage to all the brave martyrs who made the supreme sacrifice for upholding the honor of the nation, Special Sainik Sammelan and Ceremonial Quarter Guard Inspection by the Commandant.
Speaking on the occasion, Commandant of 14 Assam Rifles Col G S Bedi expressed deep appreciation for the dedication, sincerity and devotion to duty by all ranks to enhance the name of the battalion.