Mail News Service
Imphal, Mar 15: HQ IGAR(South) attained yet another milestone on 15 Mar as it celebrated its 9th Raising Day. It was raised in 2004 at Historic Kangla Fort before finally establishing itself at Mantripukhri. The four day celebrations to commemorate the grand occasion kicked off on 12th Mar with Meena Bazaar and Pagal Gymkhana The event also provided them a platform to interact on welfare aspects.
The grand day was speckled with event. Religious gathering to invoke blessing of the Almighty was followed by a special Sainik Sammelan wherein Maj Gen UK Gurung, YSM conveyed his best wishes to all ranks of the force and applauded their efforts towards creating a conducive and secure environment in the state.The festivities culminated with a social function at the Officers Mess. The event was graced by Gurbachan Jagat, Governor of Manipur. A number of dignitaries from the civil administration also attended the function apart from the top brass of Assam Rifles.
Everyone present appreciated and lauded the inspiring role of nation building played by Assam Rifles, specially the hard work put in by all ranks to ensure largely violence free and successful conduct of elections in Jan 12.
The nostalgic evening concluded to the tunes of the ceremonial band which made the occasion a memorable one was another chapter was added to the annals of the history.
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