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Nine military officers from Manipur felicitated by ASSAM Rifles

Imphal, June 25 (UNI) Exemplifying the contributions of Manipur towards Indian Armed Forces, the Assam Rifles today felicitated nine officers who have been recently commissioned into the Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Assam Rifles.
The ceremony, organised at Mantripukhri Garrison by HQ IGAR (South), celebrated the achievements of these young men, who have made their families and the State proud, by being commissioned in the country’s elite defence forces.

Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), interacted with the officers and their families. In his address, the Inspector General AR (S) appreciated the officers for their dedication and perseverance. He also complimented and honoured the parents, for their sacrifices and faith that contributed towards shaping the remarkable journeys of these officers.


All the officers of Indian Army have been commissioned on June 14 from the Indian Military Academy. Among them, four officers have been commissioned into the Gorkha Rilfes, two in the Regiment of Artillery and one in Grenadiers. One officer from Manipur has also been commissioned into Assam Rifles.

The officers included Lt A Naoten Meitei, an alumni of Sainik School Imphal, who later joined National Defence Academy (NDA). His father Athokpam Ingocha Singh is a farmer and mother A O Loidang Devi, is a homemaker.

Lt Naoba Meitei is an alumni of Sainik School Imphal, whose father, N Naran Meetei, is serving in Manipur Police and mother N PremilaLeima, is a homemaker.

Lieutenant RonendroA ngam hails from Phayeng, Imphal. His father, AngomShantikumar Singh, is a pharmacist, and mother is a homemaker. He too is an alumni of Sainik School Imphal.

Lieutenant G Ambrose Panmei belongs to Noney District. His father, Panjiklung Panmei, and mother Kanangailiu Panmei are both farmers. The four officers have been commissioned into The Gorkha Rifles.

Lieutenant M Denish Singh hails from Kakching and is commissioned into Grenadiers. His father is a shopkeeper, and mother is a homemaker. He is an alumi of Sainik School Imphal and NDA.
Lieutenant Meghnathoibam is a resident of Thoubal District. His father, Soibambomcha Singh, is a businessman, and mother Soibam Lakshmi Salam, is a primary school teacher. The officer is an alumni of Sainik School Imphal and has been commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery.


Lieutenant Thokchomiddharth Singh hails from Bishnupur. He too has been commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery. His mother is a homemaker and his sister is a teacher. He pursued his education upto class 12 in Sainik School Imphal and subsequently joined the NDA.
Flying Officer Mayanglambam Lucky Singh got commissioned in the Indian Air Force from the Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 14. His father M. Kiran Singh is an autorickshaw driver and his mother M. Kiranbala Devi is a homemaker.
 
A particularly inspiring journey is that of Assistant Commandant Hingbaraceson R, who began his career as a recruit in Assam Rifles in 2005. After two decades of unwavering service and determination, he has now been commissioned as an officer in The Assam Rifles. His father (late) Rang was a farmer, and his mother, Shaka, is a homemaker.


In the felicitation ceremony, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) exhorted upon the young achievers to put their best foot forward, as they start their careers in the Armed Forces. He also wished them a bright future and complimented them for continuing the deep association of Manipur with the Armed Forces.


He highlighted that success of the newly commissioned officers will inspire future generations to strive for excellence and carry forward the legacy of Manipur being the largest contributor of officers in the Indian Armed Forces among the North Eastern States.


The ceremony was a proud moment for these promising officers and their parents, as also a tribute to their dedication and talent. UNI XC SSP
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