Sonitpur, March 2 -- A mega rally of former servicemen was organised at Hem Barua Higher Secondary School, Ghoramari, in the Sonitpur district of Assam on Sunday, under the aegis of the Gajraj Corps of the Army.

According to a statement by the Defence Public Relations Office (pro), more than 3,000 former servicemen, war widows, and battle casualties participated in the rally.

Major General H S Gill was the chief guest of the event. During his address, he expressed the organisation's commitment to the former servicemen fraternity for their sacrifices for the nation.

According to the Defence PRO'S statement, Retired Brigadier Polash Choudhury, Director of the Directorate of Sainik Welfare, Assam, presented financial assistance to needy o...