• February 16, 2025 8:22 pm

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISED WREATH LAYING CEREMONY FOR THE MARTYR AT KANGVAI SUB- DIVISION, CHURACHANDPUR DISTRICT

Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) organised a solemn “Wreath Laying Ceremony” at Kangvai Sub- Division, District-Churachandpur (Manipur) on 30th November 2023 and homage was paid to the martyr.

Battalion organised a solemn wreath laying ceremony for Rifleman Late K Manao Zou of the Battalion, who was martyred during an ambush, laid on 9 Assam Rifles patrol by inimical insurgents on 30th November 2007. During the exchange of fire with insurgents, Rifleman Late K Manao Zou without concern for his personal safety, moved across in a flash and dashed towards the firing insurgents. He sustained gunshot wounds and succumbed to his injuries, he laid down his life as supreme sacrifice for the Nation. The Officiating Commandant, while laying the wreath, highlighted the fact that gallant actions by soldiers of the Battalion has always been a motivating factor for the soldiers and Battalion to carryout relentless operations against anti-national elements.

The event was attended by all ranks of the Battalion who paid tribute to the martyred Rifleman Late K Manao Zou and remembered his outstanding service to the nation. Battalion also prayed for the departed soul & observed two minutes of silence on the occasion. NOK of the martyred soldier was also contacted by The Officiating Commandant of the Battalion on the day of sacrifice to pay respect and regards.

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