The 17 Assam Rifles celebrated its 42nd Raising Day at the historic Kangla Fort, Imphal. The battalion was awarded a unit citation by GOC-in-C, Eastern Command, Lt Gen H R S Kalkat for excellent performance in countering insurgency in Manipur, high order of achievements, devotion to duty and setting example for others in the year 2001. The battalion has won the largest number of gallantry and distinguished service awards in the current year.

The unit has displayed rare standards of professionalism, set a mark for itself, worked harder and achieved what the best can aspire. Be it counter-insurgency operations or internal security duties or assistance to civil administration or carrying out civic action projects, the battalion has left its mark in all operations.

The 17 Assam Rifles has built an impeccable reputation in the dealings with the local population. It has contributed immensely through people-friendly civic action projects for the local public to alleviate the sufferings that the insurgency has wrought on them.

On the occasion of 42nd Raising Day, addressing a special sainik sammelan, the Commanding Officer of 17 Assam Rifles, Col Dilawar Singh complimented all ranks for having put in their best to achieve the historic success. He also exhorted them to be much more vigilant, to conduct themselves in an exemplary manner and exercise maximum restraint to ensure absolute safety, dignity and to win the trust and confidence of people.