In a grand ceremony held on October 10, 2024, a total of 2197 recruits were officially attested into the Assam Rifles at the Training Centre and School in Shokhuvi, Nagaland. This included 300 recruits from the General Trade Duty, with 30 of them being female.
Brigadier Raman Sharma, SM, Commandant of the ARTC&S, reviewed the attestation parade, marking the culmination of 44 weeks of rigorous training. During this period, the recruits underwent a demanding regimen designed to transform them into physically fit, mentally robust, and professionally competent soldiers.
- Large-scale Attestation: The event saw a significant number of recruits joining the Assam Rifles, strengthening its ranks.
- Female Recruits: The inclusion of 30 female recruits is a notable step towards gender diversity in the force.
- Intensive Training: The recruits underwent a 44-week training program to prepare them for their duties in the Assam Rifles.
- Assam Rifles: The Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force primarily responsible for counter-insurgency operations in Northeast India.
This attestation ceremony signifies the Assam Rifles’ commitment to maintaining a strong and capable force to meet the challenges of its operational area.
The Assam Rifles, known as the “Sentinels of the North East,” is the oldest paramilitary force in India, with a history dating back to 1835. The force is tasked with guarding India’s North Eastern borders and maintaining internal security in the region, playing a critical role in counter-insurgency and developmental activities.
The Assam Rifles also participates in civic action programs aimed at bringing peace, stability, and growth to the North East, which has been historically impacted by insurgency and ethnic tensions.
