Governor BD Mishra awards meritorious Assam Rifles soldiers at Raj Bhawan

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ITANAGAR: Governor Brigadier Dr B.D. Mishra (Retd) presented Governor's Gold and Silver medals to Assam Rifles Personnel at Raj Bhawan on Wednesday. The ceremony was organized for the investiture of the medals to the awardees. The highlight of the function was the paying of complements to the meritorious soldiers of Assam Rifles for their selfless duty, professionalism and gallant action in service of the nation. While, complimenting the award winners, the Governor said that the Assam Rifles personnel because of their exemplary sense of duty have made the Assam Rifles the object of praise for every citizen of the Northeast India. The dedication and contribution that the Assam Rifles have given to the Northeastern region in everything are highly commendable and appreciated, the Governor added.

Brigadier Swan Sing, VSM Sector Commander, 25 Assam Rifles while thanking the Governor and the congratulating the award winners, said the Assam Rifles is the oldest Para Military Force, dating back to 1835, raised under the name Cachar Levy. In the Northeastern states, the Assam Rifles is the specialized force that carries out Counter Insurgency Operations and border guarding along the Indo-Myanmar border in the most inhospitable and treacherous terrain and adverse weather conditions.

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