Mangaluru, Dec 6, 2020: The 58th Raising Day of Home Guards was celebrated at the District Home Guards office at Maryhill here on December 6, Sunday.
Speaking as a chief guest on the occasion, Deputy Commissioner Dr Rajendra K V lauded the sincere services of Home Guards during difficult times. He also commended the Home Guards for their services during the Covid pandemic.
District Home Guards Commandant Dr Murali Mohan Choontaru who also spoke, described Home Guards as the soldiers of the society and added that their services will always be remembered.
Former Home Guards Commandant B K Shivaprasad Rai, Deputy Commandant Ramesh and others were present.
Ramesh, Jayanand, Pandiraj, Shivappa Nayak and Sanjeeva, in-charge unit officers of Suratkal, Belthangady, Moodbidri, Panambur and Vittal respectively were felicitated during the function for their distinguished service.