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Itanagar, Oct 13 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General KT Paranaik (Retd) on Monday said Assam Rifles, while upholding its motto ‘Sentinel of the North-East’ with pride and honour, has stood strong against every challenge through the harsh terrain, tough climate and unseen dangers.
Recalling his association with Assam Rifles since 1974, the Governor said that Assam Rifles is a legacy of sacrifice, duty and unwavering courage.
Highlighting their role beyond security operations, the Governor lauded the Assam Rifles for bringing hope to remote communities through humanitarian work, education, health care and disaster relief.
Lieutenant General Paranaik (Retd) awarded the Governor’s Gold and Silver Medals to Assam Rifles personnel at an impressive investiture ceremony at the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Itanagar on Monday.
Twenty-one General Duty personnel of Assam Rifles, including a riflewoman, were honored by the Governor for their extraordinary courage, resourcefulness and leadership shown during operations and humanitarian missions.
He said that in the hearts of the people of the North-East, Assam Rifles is not just a security force but a family, respected and revered as the ‘Friends of the North-East’. Appreciating the professionalism, compassion and national spirit of the paramilitary force, the Governor said that the uniform of Assam Rifles carries the weight of history and hopes of the nation.
He urged the personnel to continue serving with honour, bravery and compassion by remaining steadfast pillars and protectors of the people’s trust.
The Governor conferred the Governor’s Gold Medals to Deputy Commandant Keshar Singh Bisht of Assam Rifles, Subedar Diwan Singh Mehra, Naib Subedar Mohan Singh, Naib Subedar Sarbeswar Saikia, Warrant Officer Brij Mohan, Havildar Letkhongam Kuki, and Rifleman Khang Phao Gosak.
Congratulating the award winners, the Governor said that their recognition is a celebration of their achievements and also a tribute to their unwavering dedication, silent sacrifice and indomitable spirit in the service of the nation.
–IANS
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