Assam Rifles, Oldest Paramilitary Force Of India, Celebrates Its 188th Raising Day

Assam Rifles, Oldest Paramilitary Force Of India, Celebrates Its 188th Raising Day

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Category : Defense Published on: March 27 2023

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Assam Rifles the oldest and most decorated Para Military Force of the Country is celebrating its 188th Raising Day on 24 March 2023, at its Laitkor Garrison, Shillong and also its various formation and Units in the North East and J&K.
This year the celebration of the Raising Day was graced by Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development of North East Region, G Kishan Reddy, as the Chief Guest.
During this period three Battalions received Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation and five Battalions received General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation.
In addition personels of the Force were awarded with one Shaurya Chakra, seven Sena Medals, 411 Presidential and Governors Medals.
Raised on March 24, 1835 the Force has done yeoman service to the Nation and contributed immensely in bringing peace in the North East states.

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