Cycling expedition organised by Gajraj Corps in Tezpur

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TEZPUR: A joint Civil- Military Cycling Expedition from Thakurbari to Balemu has been organised by India Army's Gajraj Corps. The expedition has been planned jointly with SSB, ITBP, civil administrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and local cycling enthusiasts.

The unique and first of its kind expedition consisting of 75 partcipants from Army (including lady officers) and civil participants was flagged off from Thakurbari on Thursday. The expedition team will traverse through picturesque Assam and pristine Arunachal Pradesh via Misamari, Dhekiajuli, Orang, Rowta, Udalguri, Hatigarh, and Bhairabkund. The expedition will be flagged in by Governor of Arunachal Pradesh and General Officer Commanding, 4 Corps at Balemu on August 13.

Lt Col A S Walia, PRO (Defence), Tezpur said that while celebrating Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the expedition also promotes civil-military bonhomie and women empowerment in a most expressive manner by way of actual participation. The event has witnessed overwhelming response. The joy and satisfaction has been clearly visible on the faces of the participants when they were received warmly at number of places.

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