Sukhovi (Nagaland) May 20: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday reaffirmed the strategic significance of the Northeast region and emphasized that maintaining its security is of utmost priority. He praised the Assam Rifles for playing a pivotal role in safeguarding this sensitive frontier.
Oldest Paramilitary Force Lauded
Speaking at the ‘Attestation Parade’ held at the Assam Rifles Training Centre in Sukhovi, Nagaland, the Minister of State for Home Affairs described the Assam Rifles as the country’s oldest paramilitary force with a proud legacy of service. He noted that the force has consistently upheld its commitment to national security and integrity.
Multi-Faceted Role in Modern Context
Rijiju underlined the evolving and expansive role of the Assam Rifles in the current landscape.
Beyond traditional security operations, the force has become a key contributor to civil welfare and grassroots development initiatives in remote and insurgency-affected areas of the Northeast.
Focus on Women Recruits and Counter-Insurgency Preparedness
During his visit, the Union Minister observed a live training session of women recruits in the insurgency simulation zone of the training centre.
The recruits demonstrated their proficiency in weapon handling, navigating battle obstacle courses, bayonet combat, and executing coordinated small team raids on simulated underground hideouts.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today said North East is a strategic area and its security is of paramount importance, where the Assam Rifles is playing a stellar role in this regard.
Addressing the ‘Attestation Parade’ held at the Assam Rifles Training Centre at Sukhovi in Nagaland, the Minister of State for Home Affairs highlighted the antecedents of the Assam Rifles as the oldest Para-Military force of the country.
He also highlighted its diversified role which is all-encompassing in the present day environment, ranging from security to providing welfare and developmental assistance to the civil population.
Mr Rijiju witnessed the training activities of Mahila recruits in the Centre insurgency training area where the recruits displayed their weapon handling, battle obstacle course, bayonets fighting skills and demonstration on small team operations fo conducting a raid on underground hideouts. (With inputs from AIR News)
