Churachandpur, Oct 31: Assam Rifles paid a solemn tribute to Jem (Late) Jai Bahadur Rai of 5 Assam Rifles at Veng in Churachandpur district of Manipur on October 30, commemorating his supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation.

The ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of his martyrdom at Bumla in the then North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) on October 30, 1956.
A total of 97 Assam Rifles personnel participated in the commemorative event, paying homage to the brave soldier through a solemn wreath-laying ceremony and Guard of Honour.
The gathering remembered Jem Jai Bahadur Rai's courage, dedication and supreme sacrifice, which remain an enduring source of inspiration for generations of soldiers.
The ceremony reflected the force's longstanding tradition of honouring its fallen personnel and preserving their legacy of valour and devotion to duty.
Assam Rifles reiterated that the sacrifices of its brave personnel would always remain etched in the nation's memory, inspiring future generations to uphold the highest traditions of military service and commitment to the country.