{
  "id": 4307944,
  "title": "CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Assam Regimental Centre In Shillong, Pays Tribute To Fallen Soldiers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-visits-assam-regimental-centre-in-shillong",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T23:49:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/cm-himanta-biswa-sarma-visits-assam-regimental-centre-in-shillong-pays-tribute-to-fallen-soldiers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Guwahati, Assam - On Saturday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma paid a visit to the Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong, the headquarters of the Indian Army's Assam Regiment. He honored soldiers who gave their lives for the nation by laying a wreath at the War Memorial and signing the visitors' book. This was the first visit by an Assam Chief Minister to the Centre since the state's capital shifted to Dispur.\n\nThe Assam Regimental Centre, operational since 1941 during World War-II, boasts a rich and distinguished history. Sarma's visit was the inaugural trip by an Assam Chief Minister to the Centre since the capital's relocation.\n\nDuring his visit, Sarma witnessed combat tactics demonstrations using drones and explored the training areas where he observed jungle lane shooting, commando briefings, tribal trap and reflex shooting range exercises. He also marveled at martial arts and karate demonstrations by Army personnel. Following the visit, Sarma attended a program at the Centre's Dah Auditorium, where a documentary on the Assam Regiment's history was screened. The event featured Bihu dance performances and presentations on martial traditions of Northeastern warriors.\n\nSarma interacted with officers, Army personnel, and the families of 24 Agniveers and 20 ex-servicemen. He discussed the Centre's operations with the Centre Commandant, Lt General Mohit Wadhwa, and Brigadier Vikas Rai Sandilya. The Chief Minister reflected on the sacrifices made by soldiers to safeguard the nation's freedom and territorial integrity, acknowledging their courage, valour, and patriotism as a source of inspiration for future generations.",
  "summary": "Guwahati: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited the Assam Regimental Centre, headquarters of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment, in Shillong and paid tribute to soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the nation. Sarma laid a wreath at the War Memorial and signed the visitors’ book during his visit. First Assam CM Visit Since Dispur Became Capital Established in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Assam Regimental Centre in Shillong.",
    "He laid wreath at War Memorial and signed visitors' book.",
    "Sarma witnessed combat tactics demonstrations and martial arts performances."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The visit underscores the Assam government's renewed engagement with the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, breaking a decades-long gap since the state capital relocated to Dispur.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}