Itanagar, September 5: In a distinguished ceremony held at Raj Bhavan’s Durbar Hall on Wednesday, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik presented the Governor’s Gold and Silver Medals to 23 Assam Rifles personnel for their outstanding bravery, leadership, and service.
The awards were conferred upon the personnel for their exceptional contributions to security and peace in the region. Governor Parnaik praised their professionalism and courage, stating, “Your actions have brought immense pride not only to yourselves but to the entire force.”
Among the awardees were Havildar Bhag Singh, Rifleman Govind Singh, and Warrant Officer Rajendra Singh, who received Gold Medals, while Rifleman Lalnghihlova and Rifleman Kotha Chozah were among the 10 personnel who received Silver Medals.
The ceremony, attended by NCC cadets from the 1 Arunachal Pradesh Battalion, highlighted the close bond between the Assam Rifles and local communities. Brigadier Sarabjeet Singh, Commander of 25 Sector Assam Rifles, also addressed the gathering.
Governor Parnaik commended the Assam Rifles as “Friends of the North East,” underscoring their pivotal role in ensuring peace and prosperity across the region.