Dimapur, January 7 (MExN): A diverse group of 24 Royal Enfield Bullet enthusiasts of Haflong have started a seven day tour-de-hills of Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram from January 6 with the aim to promote peace and unity between 13 tribes and six non-tribes of Dima Hasao District. The tour will conclude on January 12.
Organized by Highlanders group, the tour-de-hills titled ‘Brotherhood Ride for Peace and Unity’ is co-sponsored by NCHAC, Tourist Department of the Assam Govt, Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank and 22 Sector Assam Rifles, a press release received here informed. Highlanders group, established in August 2015, aims to promote peace and tourism in Dima Hasao District.
The tour-de-Hills was flagged off by Subrata Thaosem, Chairman of NCHAC from Haflong Lake Shore on January 6. The flag-off was attended by Ihuing Pame, Executive Member Tourism, Brigadier SP Vishwasrao, DIG 22 Sector Assam Rifles, Amarendra Barua, DC Dima Hasao, Dr. GV Shiva Prasad, SP Dima Hasao and Vikash Manager of Langpi Dehangi Rural Bank.
The Highlanders will be calling on the governors of Meghalaya and Mizoram and the Director General of Assam Rifles and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) during their seven day long ride. They will also be meeting local gaon buras and school children during their halts in Umrangso, Shillong, Silchar, and Aizawl. Aizawl Thunders, the Royal Enfield Bullet club of Aizawl and Highlanders will be teaming-up for a social cause in Aizawl city.
