Agartala, Aug 08, 2022, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Aug 08: Agartala Battalion of 21 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) on Monday organised a Mini Marathon at Agartala Garrison in order to promote "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign under the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".

In Mini Marathon,  students of Assam Rifles Public School (Agartala), Officers, Junior Commissioned Officer and Other Rank including their families participated wherein 1.6 Km Marathon was covered by Students, families and Rilfewomen. Officers, JCOs and other ranks covered 3.2 Kms in mini marathon.

The main aim of the Mini Marathon was to enhance and instill pride and honour of the National Flag amongst the troops and local populace as well as to promote "Fit India Movement".

All the participants were also informed about sacrifice made by the Freedom Fighter Sachindra Lal Singh, who became the first Chief Minister of Tripura post Independence. 

The participants were also urged to host National Flag at their residence from 13 to 15 August 2022 and to upload National Flag as their Social Media profile picture in order to promote "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign under the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav".