Shillong, Sept. 22 -- The Assam Rifles, led by its Chief Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, today paid tribute to Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung who laid down his live during an ambush at Nambol Sabal Leikei, Bishnupur, Manipur on September 19.
The ceremony was attended by family members, Assam Rifles personnel, and locals who gatheredin large numbers to honour Gurung's courage, valour, and selfless service to the nation.
Following the wreath-laying ceremony, Gurung's cremation was held at his residence in Shillong.
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