Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Assam Chief Minister Visits Regimental Centre, Honors Fallen Soldiers
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited an Army centre in Shillong.
He remembered soldiers who died while serving the country.
He placed a wreath at the centre’s War Memorial.
He watched Army personnel demonstrate combat skills, including drone tactics and shooting exercises.
He also saw martial arts and cultural performances.
A documentary explained the long history of the Assam Regiment.
Sarma met soldiers, officers, families of 24 Agniveers and 20 former servicemen.
He said the bravery and sacrifices of soldiers would continue to inspire people.
Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong on Saturday.
He laid a wreath at the War Memorial and signed the visitors’ book.
Sarma witnessed drone combat demonstrations, shooting exercises, briefings, martial arts and karate.
A documentary on the Assam Regiment’s history was screened during a programme at Dah Auditorium.
He interacted with officers, personnel, 24 Agniveer families and 20 ex-servicemen.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with Army officers and personnel.
- What
- He visited the Assam Regimental Centre, paid tribute to fallen soldiers and observed military and cultural programmes.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, Meghalaya.
- Why
- To honour soldiers’ sacrifices, learn about the Centre’s work and interact with Army personnel and their families.
- Visitor
- Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam
- Location
- Assam Regimental Centre, Shillong
- Tribute
- Sarma laid a wreath at the War Memorial and signed the visitors’ book.
- Centre history
- The Assam Regimental Centre was established in Shillong in 1941 during World War II.
- Demonstrations
- The visit included drone combat tactics, jungle lane shooting, commando briefing, tribal trap exercises and reflex shooting.
- Families and veterans
- Sarma interacted with the families of 24 Agniveers and 20 ex-servicemen.
- Senior officers present
- Lt General Mohit Wadhwa and Brigadier Vikas Rai Sandilya attended the visit.