Kiphire , July 12: In a touching gesture of gratitude and solidarity, the Assam Rifles celebrated the birthday of Smt. C. Alemla Sangtam, wife of Martyr Constable (GD) S. Amongba Sangtam of the 17 Battalion, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), at Kisedong village in Kiphire district of Nagaland.

The programme, organised on July 11, was aimed at honouring the family of the brave soldier who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation and reaffirming the Armed Forces' commitment to standing with the families of martyrs.
A team of Assam Rifles personnel visited the martyr's family, extended warm birthday wishes to Smt. Alemla Sangtam and spent time interacting with family members.
During the visit, the troops paid heartfelt tributes to the late Constable (GD) S. Amongba Sangtam, remembering his courage, patriotism and unwavering dedication to protecting the nation's sovereignty and security.
The Assam Rifles personnel conveyed their deep appreciation for the martyr's selfless service and assured the bereaved family that the nation would always remain indebted to his sacrifice.
The interaction reflected the force's enduring tradition of honouring the families of fallen heroes and recognising their invaluable contribution to the country's security.
Family members expressed gratitude to the Assam Rifles for the thoughtful gesture and for remembering the sacrifice of the martyr. They said such visits provide emotional strength and reaffirm that the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families continue to be respected and remembered.
The Assam Rifles has consistently undertaken similar outreach initiatives across the Northeast to support the families of martyrs, strengthen bonds with local communities and uphold the values of service, sacrifice and national unity.
The programme concluded with a renewed pledge by the personnel to uphold the ideals for which the martyr laid down his life and to continue serving the nation with dedication, courage and honour.