Assam Rifles DG visits Kohima
The newly appointed Director General Assam Rifles HJS Sachdev completed his two days visit to Kohima on Wednesday. During his maiden visit, top ranked army officials apprised him of the prevailing situation in Nagaland. Major General M S Jaswal apprised him of the steps to provide a conducive situation for the government to function normally.
He was also briefed on the various civic action projects that have been executed as well as those planned to be executed in the financial year, along with initiatives undertaken to enhance job opportunities, education and sports facilities for the people of Nagaland.
Then he visited the ‘C Hill’ Post of 19 Assam Rifles and complimented all ranks of Assam Rifles (North) for their dedication and devotion to duty. He reminded all ranks that they should live up to the motto of ‘Friends of the Hill People’.
The DGAR laid a wreath at the World War - II War Cemetery at Kohima in remembrance of the valiant soldiers who laid down their lives fighting the Japanese in the Battle of Kohima.
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