Aid and relief packages provided to veterans & war widows in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh: In a move to addressing the needs of retired personnel and providing direct assistance to the families of those who served in the armed forces, the Zila Sainik Welfare Office, Dibrugarh, organised a mini-rally for ex-servicemen and widows on Monday.The event was organised at the training centre in the district commissioner’s office.During the programme, a total of 63 aid items and relief packages were distributed to ex-servicemen and Veer Naris (war widows). The initiative aimed to provide both material support and a platform for the veteran community to discuss welfare-related grievances. Retired Brigadier Polash Choudhury, director of ex-servicemen, attended the rally as the chief guest. While overseeing the distribution, he spoke on the importance of maintaining a strong support network for those who have dedicated their lives to national security.“It is our duty to ensure that our veterans and the brave families of our martyrs are looked after with dignity,” Brigadier Choudhury said during the distribution ceremony.The event saw a significant gathering of the military fraternity. Several senior retired officers, including Colonel PK Deori, Colonel Nitesh Jangid, and Major AK Taye, were also present. They participated in the distribution process and interacted with the attendees to understand the local challenges faced by the ex-servicemen community in the region.