The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh during his two days visit to Aizol, Manipur on June 13 visited 23 Sector Assam Rifles. lt Gen Shokin Chauhan,AVSM,YSM,SM,VSM Director General Assam Rifles along with other dignitaries accompanied the Home Minister. While addressing the troops of Assam Rifles in a Sainik Sammelan organised at 48 Battalion location. Mr Rajnath Singh appreciated their selfless service to the nation, the courage and valour they displayed during any adverse situation and the sacrifice they make to safeguard the country.
He informed that 2500 additional vacancies for the post of Havildar have been sanctioned for better promotional aspects. He also declared that in an unfortunate event of death, the next-of-kin would get an ex-gratia payment of minimum Rs1 crore.
During the Sammelan, DG AR informed that additional family quarters have been approved for the troops at important stations like Shillong, Guwahati and Silchar. Cdr 23 Sector Assam rifles, briefed the Home Minister on various issues pertaining to Assam Rifles and the state of Mizoram.
The Sainik Sammelan was followed by an interactive session between the troops, Home Minister and all other dignitaries in the loch Hall.