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Imphal, Dec 26: On 26 Dec 2011, Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen, VSM, GOC 57 Mountain Division laid the foundation stone for construction of New Church Complex at Mayangkhang village under Senapati District. RK Luikang, Chairman Mayangkhang village gave welcome speech .
This was followed by a colourful choreography which was presented by ladies of local women society and school children of Sunday school. Maj Gen Binoy Poonnen while addressing the locals impressed on need for co-operation among the locals and security forces for peace and development in the area. He also said that Army and Assam Rifles will continue with their efforts to bring peace in the region and will always support such endeavours for the betterment of the people.
The 5 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 59 Mountain Brigade of the Red Shield Division, organised a handover ceremony at 59 Mountain Brigade Headquarters, Senapati on 26 Dec 2011. The event was graced by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 57 Mountain Division, Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Red Shield Division. The handover ceremony was organised to handover two computers with computer tables and chairs alongwith musical equipment to RK Orphanage, Natzang Colony, Senapati and two solar street lights and two hand held solar lights to Emmisiphro Village, Senapati. Speaking on the occasion the General Officer emphasized upon the need for taking up community development projects and lauded the efforts of the local community in assisting in incorporation and execution of these projects. Commander 59 Mountain Brigade, Brigadier A K Narula, Army and AR officials along with villagers from Emmisiphro and children and staff of R K Orphanage were present during the occasion.
Major General Binoy Poonnen, VSM once again reiterated the Red Shield Division is committed in aiding the development of remote villages and also urged the local communities to collectively assist in the development process.
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