EMN
Dimapur, January 12
In a major breakthrough and true to the Naga martial legacy, fourteen Naga youth hailing from Peren, Dimapur and Wokha districts, who got pre-recruitment training by 18 Assam Rifles and 37 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 6 Sector Assam Rifles, cleared Indian Army Selection Exam. The pre-recruitment camp enabled Naga youth to emerge triumphant in the recruitment rally.Felicitation ceremony to this effect was organized at New DC Complex, Peren, which was attended by the civil administration officials headed by Peter Lichamo, Deputy Commissioner, Peren, 18 Assam Rifles pre-recruitment team headed by Commandant 18 Assam Rifles, eight selected youth along with their parents, family members and prominent personalities from their villages.
Walluniba, resident of Killingmen, one of the successful candidates, expressed his gratitude to 18 Assam Rifles as he stated that without the support of security force his success could not have been possible. Walluniba said he would always remain indebted to 18 Assam Rifles for making his career.
Onentiba, father of Purtemjen Jamir, was literally in tears while witnessing the felicitation ceremony done for his son as he expressed that he could have never imagined in his dreams that he would be part of the august gathering for his son’s achievement for making it into the armed forces.
Locals in conjunction with security forces were elated by their achievement as it clearly showed that the Naga youth are putting their heart and soul to join the main stream and become the role model for the entire youth of Peren district.
The successful eight candidates gave a motivational talk in various local schools at Peren, Jalukie and Athibung.
