Kohima (Nagaland) [India], September 6 (ANI): Assam Rifles reached out to centenarian veteran Hav Mering AO, Shaurya Chakra of 3 Assam Rifles(AR), to enquire about his well-being at Sungratsu village, Nagaland.

Hav Mering AO of 104 years is the oldest Gallantry award winner of Assam Rifles. He was awarded Shaurya Chakra for his gallant act in 1960 by then President Rajendra Prasad.

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Brig Vikram Singh, Cdr 7 Sector along with Comdt 12 AR met Hav Mering AO and interacted with his wife and family members on September 4.

Brig Vikram Singh sought well-being of the centenarian veteran and his family members and presented a hearing aid to Hav Mering AO. (ANI)

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