Imphal, March 18 (EMN): The cycling expedition was being organised by 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South). The twenty gallant volunteers from various units of HQ IGAR (South) will cover a total distance of 199 kilometers from Jessami to Mantripukhri. The expedition was flagged off by the Col(Ops) &Coord, HQ 10 Sector Assam Rifles from Jessami on 16 March 2017.
In addition to displaying their spirit of adventure, the participants had spread the message of tranquility and “Unity in Diversity” and reassure the locals that the Assam Rifles is “Friends of Manipur”.The team will interact with locals/Ex-serviceman and enlightens them with various government schemes. The cyclist will cycle for four days through a treacherous terrain, traverse the length and breadth of region reflecting the true spirit/glorious tradition and finally reach their destination at HQ IGAR (South), Mantripukhri. On 20 March 2017, Brigadier R K Singh, Deputy Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) will Flag-in the expedition.
