Churachandpur: Commemorating the supreme sacrifice and rich legacy of its fallen braves, the Assam Rifles organised a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Battalion Quarter Guard at Veng in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on 24 October 2026. The commemorative event honoured the memory of Naik (Late) Dharamsat Adhikari, Rifleman (Late) Jit Man Limbu, and Rifleman (Late) Kharka Bahadur Sarki of 5 Assam Rifles, who laid down their lives on 24 October 1962 at Bumla in NEFA (present-day Arunachal Pradesh) during the 1962 Indo-China War.
The ceremony commenced with the reverent laying of wreaths, followed by a formal Guard of Honour presented to commemorate the martyrs. A motivational talk was delivered to all ranks, highlighting the exemplary bravery, comradeship, and selfless devotion to duty displayed by the three soldiers during the historic battle. A total of 110 personnel participated in the remembrance ceremony to pay their respects to the heroes.
The observance reaffirmed the enduring commitment of the Assam Rifles to preserving the legacy of its martyrs while instilling core values of courage, discipline, and selfless service among its personnel. By remembering the heroic stand at Bumla, the event highlighted how the ultimate sacrifice of the three soldiers continues to inspire successive generations to uphold the highest traditions of the force and remain steadfast in service to the nation.
