Manipur CM pays tribute to Assam Rifles jawans martyred in ambush

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on July 31^st, 2020 paid tribute to the three soldiers from 4 Assam Rifles unit who lost their lives in an ambush by terrorists in Chandel district of Manipur near the border with Myanmar.

It may be mentioned that six other Assam Rifles personnel had sustained injuries in the ambush by terrorists from the local group People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in Chandel district of Manipur near the border with Myanmar on Thursday.

The terrorists first carried out an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and then fired at the security personnel. Reinforcements were rushed to the area which is about 100 km from Imphal.

Also read: Manipur: 3 Assam Rifles jawans killed, 6 injured in deadly ambush near Indo-Myanmar border

The martyrs are Havildar (GD) Pranay Kalita, Rifleman (GD) Methna Konyak and Rifleman (GD) Ratan Salam of the Assam Rifles.

The wreath-laying ceremony with full military honours was organised at Tulihal Airport, Imphal under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) on July 31^st, 2020. During the solemn occasion, wreaths were laid to pay homage to the fallen soldiers by N Biren Singh, Hon’ble CM of Manipur, L Shushindro, MLA, LM Khaute, IPS, DGP, Manipur, Brig DS Shisodia, Dy IG AR (South), Brig Deepak Joshi, Commander, 9 Sector Assam Rifles and Col Prashant Misra, Col ‘A’ 57 Mountain Division.    

“The sacrifice of the fallen soldiers hailing from Manipur, Nagaland and Assam, truly represents the idea of unity in diversity - the strength of our nation and the Assam Rifles. Assam Rifles remains committed to the security of the nation and will continue to uphold it's ideals in it's pursuit to defeat secessionist forces,” an Army statement stated.

Havildar (GD) Pranay Kalita, a resident of Barpeta, Assam, is survived by his wife and two daughters, while Rifleman (GD) Methna Konyak, a resident of Mon District, Nagaland is survived by his wife and daughter. Rifleman Ratan Salam is a resident of Kakching Makha Leikai, Manipur and he has left behind his wife and two sons.  They were dedicated, brave and courageous soldiers of the Assam Rifles. The nation salutes their supreme sacrifice made in the highest traditions of the Force in service of the nation. In this hour of grief, the Assam Rifles stands firm in its sole commitment to ensure the welfare of the families of the fallen soldiers.

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