Kangra , April 19: Continuing its outreach initiative for ex-servicemen, the HQ Directorate General Assam Rifles (DGAR) Veteran Cell team visited the residence of Subedar Major Baldev Singh (Retd) at Village Giora in Nurpur tehsil, Kangra district, on April 18, 2026.

Sub Maj Baldev Singh, aged 84, is a proud veteran of Assam Rifles, having joined the force in 1962. He served with distinction across various locations in the North East before retiring in 2001 after nearly four decades of dedicated service to the nation.
During the visit, the Veteran Cell team engaged warmly with the retired soldier and his family, inquiring about his health, well-being, and day-to-day needs. The interaction also included addressing any concerns raised by the veteran, reflecting the organisation’s continued commitment to supporting its former personnel.
The team acknowledged Sub Maj Baldev Singh’s long and distinguished service, highlighting his contribution to Assam Rifles during a crucial period of operations in the North East. The visit also served as a gesture of gratitude and respect towards his commitment and sacrifices.
The veteran and his family expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Director General Assam Rifles and the Veteran Cell team for their sustained care, regular outreach efforts, and unwavering support towards the ex-servicemen fraternity.
Officials said such initiatives are part of Assam Rifles’ broader commitment to maintaining strong bonds with its veterans and ensuring their welfare even after retirement, reinforcing the force’s ethos of “Sentinels of the North East” with a lifelong sense of responsibility.