Laitkor, March 24 -- The Assam Rifles, the oldest and most prestigious paramilitary forces in India, celebrated its 191st Raising Day today with great pride and solemnity at its headquarters here in Meghalaya.

This significant milestone marks nearly two centuries of dedicated service, valour, and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation's borders.

Director General Lieutenant General Vikas Lakhera led the commemorative events at the war memorial in Laitkor, where he, along with personnel across all ranks, paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of dutyAddressing the personnel, the Assam Rifles chief commended all ranks for their outstanding contributions in counter-insurgency operations in the North East and ...