Assam Rifles felicitates newly commissioned officers from Manipur
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The Assam Rifles on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) felicitated nine officers from Manipur who have been recently commissioned into the paramilitary force, the Indian Army, and the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Formed in 1835 as the Cachar Levy, the Assam Rifles is India's oldest paramilitary force under the dual control of the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Defence.
Six of the nine officers commissioned on June 14 are alumni of Sainik School Imphal, while another began his career in the Assam Rifles as a recruit in 2005.
Maj. Gen. Ravroop Singh, the Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), said the commissioning of the nine officers exemplified the contributions of Manipur to the Indian armed forces. He appreciated the officers for their dedication and perseverance, while complimenting and honouring their parents for their sacrifices and faith that helped chart the journeys of these officers.
Four of the officers have been commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles, two into the Regiment of Artillery, and one each into the Grenadiers, the Assam Rifles, and the IAF.
Lt. A. Naoten Meitei, who later joined the National Defence Academy (NDA), Lt. Naoba Meitei, and Lt. Ronendro Angam are from the Imphal Valley. Lt G. Ambrose Panmei belongs to Noney, a hill district. They were commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles.
Like Lt Naoten, two others are products of the Sainik School Imphal and the NDA. They are Lt. M. Denish Singh from Kakching, who was commissioned into the Grenadiers, and Lt. Thokchom Siddharth Singh from Bishnupur, who was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery.
Lt Meghnath Soibam, a resident of the Thoubal district, was commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery.
Flying Officer Mayanglambam Lucky Singh was commissioned into the IAF from the Air Force Academy at Dundigal, Telangana. His father is an autorickshaw driver, and his mother is a homemaker.
'A particularly inspiring journey is that of Assistant Commandant Hingba Graceson R., who began his career as a recruit in the Assam Rifles in 2005. After two decades of unwavering service and determination, he has now been commissioned as an officer in the Assam Rifles,' a statement issued by the Assam Rifles read.
'The success of the newly commissioned officers will inspire future generations to strive for excellence and carry forward the legacy of Manipur being the largest contributor of officers in the Indian armed forces among the northeastern States,' Maj. Gen. Singh said.
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