KHONSA Jan 22: To Commemorate the 74th Republic day, Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles in close coordination with Tirap and Longding District Administrations, Police and CRPF celebrated it in an innovative and unique manner by conducting a mega relay marathon with a theme “REPUBLIC RUN FOR PEACE” ahead of the Republic day on here on Saturday last.
The run aimed to spread awareness of the importance of Republic day and unite the people to join fight against various social issues like drug abuse and insurgency. It was flagged off from Wakka town of Longding district and flagged in at Mt Sinai School of New Lainwang in Tirap district, covering a total distance 115 kms.
Approximately 1500 locals of more than 35 villages including youth and school students, security forces and district administration officials participated in the first of its kind marathon run. The run was joined by Hento Karga, DC, Tirap, Kardak Riba, SP, Tirap, Pawan Kumar Singh, PMG, Commandant 36 Battalion CRPF and various other Police and District officials along with other locals.
Colonel Aman Ahluwalia, SM, Commandant Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles thanked all the participants for a spectacular show. The locals appreciated the efforts of the Assam Rifles to organise the event that brought together individuals from various walks of life under the tricolour, and infused a sense of belonging to the nation, stated a release.
