HT Bureau
NAMSAI, Sept 4: The 186 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) marked the conclusion of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival with the immersion of Lord Ganesha’s idol in a solemn yet vibrant ceremony held on September 3 at Namsai.
The programme, which was observed with devotion and collective spirit, brought together officers, subordinate officers and jawans of the battalion in a strong display of faith and unity.
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According to an official statement issued by the battalion, the idol visarjan was conducted with traditional rituals and enthusiastic participation from the personnel, who joined in prayers seeking divine blessings for peace, prosperity and harmony in the unit.
The statement highlighted that the event not only upheld religious traditions but also reinforced the CRPF’s ethos of cultural inclusiveness and communal harmony.
The celebration was led by Commandant DK Singh, with senior officers including Second-in-Command Sandip Sharma, Deputy Commandant KN Haldhar, Deputy Commandant Saurabh Somvanshi and Senior Medical Officer CL Mansa joining the occasion.
Their presence, along with the wholehearted participation of the troops, lent greater significance to the visarjan ceremony.
The official statement further noted that such observances foster a spirit of togetherness and strengthen the bonds among personnel irrespective of cultural or regional backgrounds.
By embracing the traditions of Ganesh Chaturthi, the 186 Battalion sought to underline its commitment to nurturing unity in diversity within the force.
The battalion emphasised that the visarjan ceremony was not merely a religious event but a reflection of the organisation’s values of solidarity, discipline and harmony.
The collective participation of officers and jawans, it added, serves as a testimony to the CRPF’s dedication to building camaraderie and mutual respect among its ranks.
With the successful conclusion of the festival, the 186 BN CRPF reaffirmed its resolve to continue promoting cultural harmony while discharging its professional duties, staying true to its motto of service and unity.
