Assam Rifles reaches out to 104-years old Gallantry Award winner

 KOHIMA: Assam Rifles reached out to centenarian veteran Hav Mering AO, Shaurya Chakra of 3 Assam Rifles (AR), to inquire about his well-being at Sungratsu village, Nagaland. Hav Mering AO, at 104 years old, is the oldest Gallantry Award winner of the Assam Rifles. He was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his gallant act in 1960 by then-President Rajendra Prasad.

Brig Vikram Singh, Cdr 7 Sector, along with Comdt 12 AR, met Hav Mering AO and interacted with his wife and family members on September 4. Brig Vikram Singh sought the well-being of the centenarian veteran and his family members and presented a hearing aid to Hav Mering AO. (ANI)

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