Agartala, July 11 -- Assam Rifles organised a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at Radhanagar Battalion on Friday in remembrance of Rifleman (GD) Govind Singh of 28 Assam Rifles, who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Nation on 10 July 1996.

On 10 July 1996, based on specific intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the general area of Mandrala in Jammu & Kashmir, a search operation was launched. As the party approached the suspected militant camp, it came under fire. During the fierce exchange of fire, Rifleman (GD) Govind Singh displayed exemplary courage and devotion to duty. He sustained gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries, laying down his life in the highest traditions of valour and selfless servi...