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

The Assam Rifles Raising Day is not celebrated alone, but by all locals from all corners of the Northeast, reaffirming the Assam Rifles motto as "Friends of the North East."

The 188th Raising Day observed by the Assam Rifles.

At its Laitkor Garrison in Shillong, the Assam Rifles, the country's oldest and most illustrious paramilitary force, commemorated its 188th raising day on Friday.

Raised on March 24, 1835, the force has done exemplary service to the nation and has made significant contributions to bringing peace to the Northeastern states.

G Kishan Reddy, the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Development of the North East Region, was the chief guest at this year's Raising Day celebration.

At the War Memorial in Shillong, the Minister, Lt Gen P C Nair, DG Assam Rifles, and all ranks of the force paid tribute to the bravehearts of the force who have made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty over the past 188 years.

In a special sainik sammelan, the Minister also addressed all ranks of the force, praising them for their outstanding contributions in fighting insurgency in the Northeast and Kashmir.

The force has proven its worth in operations in 2022-23. Three battalions received the Chief of the Army Staff Unit Citation during this time, and five battalions received the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Unit Citation.

In addition, the force's personnel received one Shaurya Chakra, seven Sena Medals, and 411 Presidential and Governors Medals. Former DGs of the force were also present on the occasion and were able to interact with all ranks of the force and share their valuable experience in a unique and iconic moment. With each passing year, the Assam Rifles maintains its position among the people of the Northeast.