Dimapur: Assam Rifles, RPF, CISF, BSF teams qualify for CAPF debate finals

Shokhuvi, October 24 (MExN): The Assam Rifles secured first position in both the English and Hindi categories at the semi-finals round of the Human Rights Debate Competition 2026 held at the Assam Rifles Training Centre and School (ARTC&S), Shokhuvi on October 22 and 23.Eight Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) including BSF, CRPF, CISF, RPF, SSB, ITBP, NSG and Assam Rifles, participated in the semi-finals round of the competition, a press release said.The primary objective of the debate was to raise awareness about the importance of human rights and their continued adherence when dealing with the public.A total of 64 speakers debated on the topic in Hindi and English, with 32 speakers each speaking 'for' and 'against' the motion.Two teams from the Assam Rifles, one from the RPF and one from the CISF in the Hindi category, and two teams from the Assam Rifles, one from the CISF and one from the BSF in the English category have been selected for the finals of the debate competition, which will be held in November/December 2026.Brigadier Chandan Singh Pathania, VSM, Commandant, ARTC&S, appreciated the efforts of the participants and congratulated the organisers for the excellent conduct of the event. He also appreciated the three judges for their inputs and contribution.