Manipur, April 21 -- As part of the ongoing celebrations of the Platinum Jubilee of the Battle of Imphal, 26 Sector Assam Rifles organised an event at the Tengnoupal War Cemetery to commemorate the Battle of Tengnoupal, said a release by PRO IGAR (South).

The event was attended by the village chiefs, veterans, religious leaders and special guest Rahul Thapa, son of retired Rifleman Sarkidhan Thapa who fought as part of 4 Assam Rifles during the World War II.

Wreath laying and homage was paid at the War Cemetery with guard of honour and prayers were offered to the fallen heroes of WW II which was followed by the flagging in of the forty bikers from Royal Chandel Riders including Assam Rifles troops.

The historic significance of the Batt...