By Anup Biswas

Haflong:Along with the rest of the state, Desh Bhakti Divas was observed in North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC) secretariat complex, to honour Desh Bhakta Tarun Ram Phukan on his 82nd death anniversary. Principal Secretary of NCHAC, L.Z. Nampui, ACS and Principal Secretary (N) Mukut Kemprai along with other Council Secretaries paid floral tribute during the programme.

Remembering the six Assam Police personnel who lost their lives in the recent Assam Mizoram border incident, Principal Secretary L Z Nampui during her speech expressed the necessity of patriotism, unity and love for motherland by every Indian citizen. Citing the life history of the multifaceted personality she spoke in length about him as a politician, writer, hunter and freedom fighter.

Another speaker on the occasion was Principal Secretary of the Normal sector of NCHAC, Mukut Kemprai, who also narrated about the life of the great personality.

As a part of the programme a one minute condolence was held for the departed soul of the recently martyred police personnel. 

 The programme organized by Dist. Information & Public Relations office under the guidance of NCHAC, Dima Hasao was widely attended by officers and staff of various departments under the administrative control of the NCHAC. The programme began with a floral tribute to the portrait of Desh Bhakta Tarun Ram Phukan followed by felicitation of the guests present.

Other present during the occasion were Planning Secy, TT Daulagupu, ACS, Council Secy, S Ardao, NCHAC Dy Secy., Rebecca Changsan, Chief Conservator of Forest, M Thungnung, IFS, newly appointed BDOs , Cultural & Publicity Officer, other officers and staff of various depts., council including staff of DIPRO.

Similarly, Desh Bhakta Divas was also organized at Deputy Commissioner’s Office where Deputy Commissioner Paul Barua, ACS paid floral tribute to the portrait of Tarun Ram Phukan. Along with him were ADC, L Khiengte, SDO (S), Election Officer, Asstt Commissioners, other officers and staff of the district administration.