The 8 Assam Rifles recently celebrated its 46th raising day with enthusiasm. The battalion, raised at Meerut by Lt Col JD Nadirshaw, has a distingiushed record. It has been awarded two Ashok Chakra, two Kirti Chakra, nine Shaurya Chakra, six Sena Medals, four Vishisht Seva Medals, three President’s Police Medals, 18 Governor’s Gold Medals, 23 Governor’s Silver Medal, 19 COAS Commendation Cards, 17 Goc-in-C Commendation Cards, 64 Director General of Assam Rifles Commendation and one Governor’s Sword of Honour. Last year, it received one Shaurya Chakra, five Sena Medals, one Vishist Seva Medal, five COAS Commendation Cards and eight GOC-in-C Commendation Cards.

Last year, in operation Hifazat II, the battalion carried out exemplary counter-insurgency drives and brought laurels to the formation.

Besides sucessfully combating the insurgency in North-East, the unit has been able to win the hearts of the people by giving them a helping hand whenever it was required. The civic action projects have been undertaken for the upliftment and empowerment of the local public.

Col AK Choudhary, Commandant, 8 Assam Rifles, while addressing the special sainik sammelan, complimented all ranks for their dedication and devotion to duty and exhorted them to keep up the high standards.

Lt Gen GK Duggal, DGAR, Lt Gen TS Shergill, GOC, 3 Corps, Maj Gen RN Kapur, IGAR (N), Maj Gen Iqbal Singh, Goc 57 Mountain Division and other officers of Army and Assam Rifles congratulated the battalion on this occasion.