Dimapur, June 2 (EMN): 78th Battalion of CRPF celebrated its 32nd Raising Day at its Zubza Head Quarters on June 1, with great pomp and gaiety. To mark the day, variety of programmes were organized at the Zubza Camp from May 30 to June 1 under the leadership of Unit Commandant, Neeraj Yadav.
Officers, Jawans & families and local people participated in great numbers in all the programmes.
The celebrations began by paying floral tributes to the brave martyrs of the Force who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty for the cause nation. Wreaths were laid by officers and men at the magnificently erected Jai Jawan Memorial structure at Unit HQ, which was followed by a ceremonial guard of honour and hoisting of CRPF flag at the Unit Quarter Guard.
Saplings were also planted in the camp area by Commandant & senior officers to augment the already existing beautiful and awesome lush green landscape of Unit HQ.
On the occasion, three ‘Bambusa’ restaurants constructed at Unit HQ by local expertise for Jawans and local people visiting unit canteen were inaugurated by Chief Guest, Niketu Eralu, Social Activist and renowned writer and resident of Village-Zubza.
Earlier, as part of the celebrations, an inter-coy volley ball/basket ball/ badminton tournaments were organized at Unit HQ on May 30 and 31. This was followed by an informal gathering of officers and men during which grievances of men were also redressed.
A special Sainik Sammelan was addressed by the Unit Commandant, wherein all officers and jawans were briefed about the significance of the Raising Day and the glorious history of CRPF in general and 78 Bn in particular.
A presentation highlighting the major achievements of the unit, list of medal recipients and martyrs of the unit, prepared by the Unit Commandant, was screened. The Unit has a glorious and proud history of major operational achievements and a list of seven recipients of President’s Police Medal for Galantry. Keeping in line with its glorious past, Unit Commandant has coined a new Motto for the Unit in Hindi – “Veer Nidar Athhathar” which means “Courageous, Fearless 78 Battalion”
The celebrations culminated in a colourful gala event called ‘The Sangeeth Sandhya’ (The Musical Night/Cultural Programme) presented by 78 Bn. Prizes were distributed to all participants in cultural programme and trophies were also presented to winners of various competitions followed by feast.
