Assam Rifles Commemorates 188th Raising Day

SHILLONG: Assam Rifles- considered the oldest and most decorated Para Military Force of the country- is celebrating its 188th Raising Day on Friday. The celebrations are on at its Laitkor Garrison in Meghalaya capital Shillong, where it is based.

Assam Rifles was raised on March 24, 1835. The force has done yeoman service to the nation and contributed immensely in bringing peace in the northeastern states.

This year, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North East Region, G Kishan Reddy, graced the celebration of the Raising Day by attending as the chief guest.

The Minister, along with Lt Gen P C Nair, DG Assam Rifles and all ranks of the force paid homage at the War Memorial in Shillong to the bravehearts of the force who in the past 188 years have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

The Minister also addressed all ranks of the force in a special ‘sainik sammelan’ wherein he complimented all ranks for their outstanding contribution in fighting insurgency in the North-east and Kashmir.

The distinguished force has continued to prove its mettle during operations in 2022-23. During this period, three battalions received Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation and five Battalions received General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation.

Additionally, personnel of the force have been decorated with one Shaurya Chakra, seven Sena Medals, 411 Presidential and Governors Medals

Former DGs of the force were also present on the occasion to share the iconic moments and were able to interact with all ranks of the force and share their valuable experience.

With each passing year, the Assam Rifles has continued to stand strong and committed amongst the people of the Northeast.

The celebration of the Assam Rifles Raising Day is not a stand alone event, but celebrated by all locals from the different corners of the Northeast, reaffirming the Assam Rifles motto as the ‘Friends of the North East’.

Even as the Government increases its focus towards the Act East Policy, the Assam Rifles continues to evolve to meet new challenges and live up to its motto and its role as the ‘Sentinels of the Northeast’.

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