ASSAM RIFLES RECHRISTENS NIEDO CENTRE AT ZOKHAWSANG MIZORAM

On the occassion of 'Purr Day', Assam Rifles rechristened the NIEDO centre at Zokhawsang,  Mizoram on 25 Aug 25. Major General Suresh Kumar Bhambhu, YSM, SM, IGAR (East) rechristened the NIEDO centre to BEVELA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE in  commemoration of Rifleman (Late) Bevela Lushai of 14 Assam Rifles. 

The ceremony was graced with the presence of Rifleman (Late) Bevela Lushai’s daughter, Vanlalnghaki Chhakchhuak and other family members.

The Ex Servicemen of Assam Rifles and students of NIEDO also attended the ceremony which coincided with the 'Purr Day'  making it a memorable day. 

On 25 Aug 1960, the Purr post in Phek district in Nagaland was attack by over 500 armed insurgents. Air dropping supply missions were undertaken by Indian Air Force to support the troops guarding the post with one of the load falling outside the post. With utter disregards to personal safety, Rifleman Bevela Lushai along with two others braved hostile fire,  crawled outside the post and retrieved two ammunition boxes that assisted the troops to repulse the insurgent attack and save Purr Post.  For displaying indomitable courage Rileman Bevela Lushai was awarded Ashok Chakra.