Final match of the tournament that began on September 14 with the participation of 13 teams, was played on September 24 in the presence of Singnat AC MLA T Hangkhanpao and Commander 27 Sector Assam Rifles Brig Surendra Mehta as the chief guest and president respectively, said a PIB (DW) release.
The champions were awarded trophy and Rs 25,000 while the runners-up side was presented Rs 15,000. The tournament was organised by 27 Sector AR under the aegis of Red Shield Division to commemorate supreme sacrifice made by (Late) Hav Thangjalet Haokip of Churachandpur in eliminating four ultras during the course of an operation on May 13, 2009 night at a Tamenglong district area.
Thangjalet was conferred with the Shaurya Chakra (posthumously) for his conspicuous bravery, courage and fearless determination conforming to the highest traditions of the indian security forces, the release recounted.
Highlighting that the tournament was organised with the aim of uniting different tribes of the region and promote peace and harmony, the release infor-med that 'an extraordinary pipe and drum display by the Assam Rifles during half time fascinated the spectators. The turnout of the crowds at the Public Ground for the final match was a testimony of the success story of the tournament, it added.
KRA clarifies
IMPHAL, Sep 26: With reference to sending 'warm greetings' to the proscribed RPF/PLA on the occasion of the armed outfit's 32nd raising day held yesterday, the Revolutionary Government of Kukigam (RGOK/KRA) has clarified that the gesture was merely a 'revolutionary friends' wish. A statement issued today by the RGOK/KRA Home secretary Jeremy Khongsai has clarified to all concerned that conveying greetings through this daily paper do not mean that RGOK/KRA has link or relation with any armed group not covered by the suspension of operation treaty with the State and Central Governments.
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