Chizokho Vero
January 31
Kohima: If things go well, the Headquarters of the Naga Regiment will be located soon in Nagaland.
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today informed that he will consult with the Union ministry to raise some more battalions of the Naga Regiment and will try to shift its Headquarters to Nagaland.
Flagging off the Recruitment Rally of the Territorial Army (TA) here in the Kohima Local Ground, Rio appealed to the to-be selected candidates to work hard with dedication and sincerely to keep up the fame, name and honour of the Nagas. He called upon the selected candidates to commit to the service to the public and country as a whole.
Rio also acknowledged the Government of India, Ministry of Defence for sanctioning Territorial Army (TA) 164 Infantry Battalion exclusively for Nagaland and at the same time lauded the Naga regiment for performing well wherever they are posted.
Lieutenant General AS Bhaia, AVSM, YSM, Quarter Master General in the Army headquarters and Colonel of the Naga Regiment expressed hoped that if God willing, in due course of time, we will see the Naga regiment grow further.
He informed that everybody has accepted the Naga soldiers as the best in the country. They are disciplined, brave and courageous and ready to make any kind of sacrifice.
He also recalled the performance of the Naga Regiment during Kargil War, where it decorated with many awards by President of India.
This newly raised battalion will have strength of 630 personnel in terms of jawans and various trade, it is learnt.
So far, over 250 candidates have been selected from the recent recruitment rallies held at Dimapur, Zunheboto,Phek and Wokha.
“The response was good. We have 6 graduates in today’s rally and we hope to include them in clerical work,” army officer R.K.
Satyan told media person when asked about the overall response of the recruitment which started on January 17.
Similar rally will be held at Mokokchung on February-2, Tuensang- February 4 and Mon- February – 7, source added.
Source said around 70-80 candidates will be selected from today’s rally in Kohima.'
Territorial Army is the newly raised 164 Infantry Battalion (TA) (Naga) Home & Hearts which is an integral part of the Naga Regiment.
(Morung Express News)
