Assam Rifles motivate youth to join armed forces

Dimapur, Jan. 10 (EMN): Dimapur battalion of the Assam Rifles provided study materials and started coaching camp for All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSE) 2021.

A defence release on January 10 stated that a total of 10 students along with their parents, who were registered for AISSE at Sainik School Punglwa from Dimapur district, attended the programme.

The same battalion also provided drinking water to the residence of Prince Fernandes, who has been running an NGO for blind personals in Khatkhati, on January 7.

It stated that the battalion has been carrying out such activity regularly in its area of responsibility since its inception. Meanwhile, Prince Fernandes has acknowledged the security forces for their assistance.

In yet another programme, the Longding battalion of Assam Rifles conducted a pre-recruitment training at Kanubari and Pongchau on January 9.

The aim of the event was to shortlist probable candidates who would be provided further training for the army, navy, air force and CAPFs recruitment rallies. Apart from the training, the youth were also briefed about various career opportunities in armed forces.

It stated a total of 214 youth including 170 male and 44 female participated in the training.