Topic: Assam Riffles
1975 Arunachal ambush — the last time Indian soldiers died in clash with China at LAC
Chinese forces had crossed over into the Indian territory at Tulung La in Arunachal Pradesh and ambushed a patrol of Assam Rifles jawans, killing four of them.
All-women Assam Rifles contingent march for the first time in Republic Day parade
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Major Khusboo Kanwar led the Assam Rifles contingent which became the first all-women marching contingent to participate in a Republic Day parade.
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