{"id":25709,"date":"2026-08-28T14:05:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/?p=25709"},"modified":"2026-08-28T14:47:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T14:47:17","slug":"schoolchildren-celebrate-rakhi-with-assam-rifles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aguli.in\/index.php\/2026\/08\/28\/schoolchildren-celebrate-rakhi-with-assam-rifles\/","title":{"rendered":"Schoolchildren Celebrate Rakhi With Assam Rifles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Assam Rifles celebrated Raksha Bandhan through a series of community-focused programmes in Agartala, Tripura, and Lokra and Srikona in Assam, highlighting the values of protection, camaraderie and mutual respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of the celebrations, schoolchildren tied rakhis on the wrists of Assam Rifles personnel and State Police officers as a gesture of gratitude for their service and commitment to public safety. The security personnel reciprocated by offering blessings and encouraging the children, while reaffirming their commitment to protecting the communities they serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programmes also provided an opportunity for interaction between security forces and local residents, strengthening the bond between the personnel and the people. Organisers said the festival, traditionally associated with the relationship between brothers and sisters, took on a wider significance during the events by symbolising trust, protection and mutual responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participation of schoolchildren added a special dimension to the celebrations. Officials said such interactions help familiarise young people with the role of security forces while promoting values of respect, empathy and collective responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Assam Rifles emphasised that the spirit of Raksha Bandhan goes beyond family relationships and can serve as a reminder of unity, harmony and national integration. The participation of children from local schools was seen as an expression of appreciation for the personnel deployed to safeguard communities in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The celebrations concluded in a festive atmosphere, with participants sharing the message of protection, brotherhood and togetherness. The events also reinforced the importance of regular community engagement in building confidence and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said initiatives of this nature form part of the Assam Rifles\u2019 continuing efforts to strengthen its relationship with local communities through meaningful social and cultural interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By bringing security personnel, police officers, students and residents together on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the celebrations underlined a broader message \u2014 that trust and solidarity between citizens and those responsible for their safety can strengthen social harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programmes across Tripura and Assam thus combined the cultural spirit of the festival with a message of community partnership, respect and shared responsibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Assam Rifles celebrated Raksha Bandhan through a series of community-focused programmes in Agartala, Tripura, and Lokra and Srikona in Assam, highlighting the values of protection, camaraderie and mutual respect. 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