AR 181st anniv cycling expedition

Dimapur, March 14 (MExN): The Assam Rifles has flagged off a cycling expedition in commemoration of the para-military unit’s 181st founding anniversary. It is being jointly organised by the IGAR North and IGAR South with the objective of promoting unity and integrity in the north-eastern region.   The cycling team comprising 20 AR personnel took off from Kohima on March 14. The journey will culminate on March 20 at Shillong after covering a distance of approximately 437 kms.

  The team reached Dimapur today for an overnight stopover after which they will proceed to Shillong passing through Doboka, Jagi Road, Nongpoh and Umroi.   According to the AR, more cyclists will join the expedition enroute, which is regarded as among the biggest events of its kind in the region. More than 500 personnel from the different AR units are expected to join the expedition along the way. The AR will celebrate its Raising Day on March 23.