LONGDING, Aug 1: The three day Patkai Motorcycle Rally organized by the Assam Rifles Battalions deployed in the insurgency infested TCL region culminated at Pangsau Pass today.
The motorcycle rally saw fervent participation from enthusiastic riders of two Wancho Motorcycle Clubs namely Roaring Rangers and Head Hunters and soldiers of Assam Rifles guarding the Indo Myanmar border in the restive TCL region.
After the flag-off from Kanubari in Longding, the bikers travelled over 400 kilometers passing through towns and remote villages in Longding, Khonsa, Changlang and Jairampur. The participants made an earnest endeavour to reach out to all sections of society inhabiting the TCL region and promote Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign of the central government and Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. 
During their journey the bikers interacted with civil society organizations, youth organisations, women societies and NGOs involved in curbing the drug menace. The event witnessed an overwhelming participation by people of TCL region and they pledged to fight against drug abuse.
 The rally was flagged-in at Pangsau Pass today by Laisam Simai, MLA Nampong in the presence of officials of civil administration, police and heads of civil society organisations. 

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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