Shillong, Oct 4: Director General of Assam Rifles Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, and all ranks paid tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty on October 4, 1962, remembering their courage and devotion to duty.

In a commemorative message, the Assam Rifles honoured the fallen personnel whose sacrifice continues to remain a source of inspiration for serving soldiers and generations to come.
Lt Gen Lakhera and all ranks of the force saluted the martyrs for their courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.
The tribute assumes significance as the country continues to remember the sacrifices made by soldiers during the 1962 India-China conflict. The personnel who laid down their lives while defending the nation are remembered for their commitment to duty despite extremely challenging operational conditions.
The Assam Rifles, one of India’s oldest paramilitary forces, has a long history of service in the Northeast, including operations in difficult terrain and demanding security environments.
The force said remembrance of fallen soldiers serves not only as a tribute to their sacrifice but also as a reminder of the values of courage, selflessness and commitment that continue to guide the armed forces.
The Assam Rifles reiterated its resolve to uphold the legacy of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and to continue serving the nation with dedication and honour.