By Our Reporter
Shillong, March 23: The Assam Rifles, one of the oldest paramilitary forces in India, commemorated its Veterans Day on Sunday paying tribute to the courageous men and women who have served the force with dedication and honour.
The event was held at the Assam Rifles headquarters in Shillong, where senior officials, veterans and veer naris gathered to celebrate the legacy and contributions of the force.
Veterans Day is a momentous occasion to honour the Assam Rifles veterans who have sacrificed their time, energy and often their lives in service to the nation. The event was marked by a series of events, including a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial, followed by speeches from senior officers highlighting the achievements of the Force and its veterans. Assam Rifles has a total of 97,264 Ex-servicemen countrywide and 587 Veer Naris. These come under the umbrella of ARESA located in all the states. Currently, there are 35 ARESA Centres all over India and 03 Pension Paying Offices in Nepal to oversee the welfare of Assam rifles Ex-servicemen. A mega Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Rally for Ex-Servicemen of Shillong, Meghalaya was also conducted under the aegis of Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles here on March 23.
The rally was organised under the theme “Serving Those Who Served Us” to connect with the veterans, strengthen bonds with them and acknowledge their contribution to the country during the prime of their lives.
Veterans Day at Assam Rifles serves as a reminder of the organization’s rich legacy and reinforces the sense of camaraderie that binds its serving and retired personnel, fostering unity and pride within the Assam Rifles family.