The Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Gaya hosted a distinguished ceremony marking the Silver Jubilee Passing Out Parade, where 15 officers of the Assam Rifles were officially commissioned.
The event was graced by Lieutenant General PC Nair, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, PhD, Director-General of Assam Rifiles, along with his wife Mrs. Pushpa Nair, President of the Assam Rifles Wives Welfare Association (ARWWA).
During the ceremony, Lt Gen PC Nair and Mrs. Nair interacted with the families of the newly commissioned officers, acknowledging their support and sacrifice.
The event also featured the Gaurav Padak Ceremony, a significant accolade in the training of Assam Rifles cadets, with Lt Gen and Mrs. Nair in attendance, highlighting their active engagement and support for the cadets’ achievements.
The Assam Rifiles, established in 1835 originally as the “Cachar Levy”, has a storied history of protecting interests and maintaining order in Northeast India. It was later renamed in 1917 and has since played a crucial role in border security, counter-insurgency, and upholding law and order in the region.
Known as the “Sentinels of the North East” and “Friends of the Hill People”, the force operates under the command of an officer with the rank of Lieutenant General and is headquartered in Shillong, distinct from other central paramilitary forces typically based in New Delhi.
The Silver Jubilee Parade not only commemorated the commissioning of new officers into one of India’s most historic paramilitary forces but also underscored the ongoing commitment of the Assam Rifles to secure and support the diverse communities of Northeast India.
