(By Alex Ruwndar Boy)
The Assam Regiment veterans of the Anal Naga community organised their first get-together on Thursday, January 12, at the Tampi Upper Ground in Tampi village under Chakpikarong Sub-Division. The event was organised with the aim of bringing the veterans together to celebrate their glory and achievements during their heyday.
The get-together also aimed at appreciating the veterans and their service to the nation and their people.
The event began with the hoisting of the flag by Naib Subedar Sr. Nungshi, with Honourary Captain Langhu Thungam delivering the welcome note.
Sharing a brief history of the Assam Regiment, Honourary Captain Ht. Romesh said that the regiment was raised in 1941 in Shillong to counter the Japanese during World War II. Since then, the regiment has played a vital role in safeguarding the country, he added.
Col. Samir Bharti, SM, CO 165 Infantry Battalion TA (H&H), extended his greetings and thanked the Assam Regiment for its service to the nation, especially the veterans from the Anal Naga community. He said it was such selfless sacrifice that has held the nation together, and that the Anal community was one such example.
The get-together also featured a variety of events such as cultural dances and songs. It was attended by hundreds of veterans from the Anal community.
Major General Gaurav Sharma, Sourya Chakra, SM, IG Assam Rifles, also attended the function.
As part of the event, the veterans sang their famous song “Badluram Ka Badan”, led by Honourary Captain Hl. Luise.
