The Indian Navy Motor Bike team, ‘The Sea Riders, in collaboration with the Central Bureau of Communication Field office Kohima held a cultural cum media interactive programme at the Multimedia Exhibition Hall on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav at Kisama on 6th December 2022.

The Indian Navy Motor Bike team, ‘The Sea Riders in partnership with Royal Enfield, is embarking on an epic motorcycle expedition, as part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations’, commemorating the 75th year of independence, across the seven states of North East India from 25th November - 14th December 2022.  

Addressing the media, Captain Sumeet Puri informed that the team consists of 17 riders, including three female riders, and three support staff. The entire event is being organized to commemorate 75 years of Independence and the Indian Navy's Look East Policy to encourage men and women of the Northeast to join the Indian Navy. The three female riders Cdr. Ratna Prabha Karle, Lt. Cdr. Lehar Singhal, and Trimann Saluja also shared their experiences during the programme.

During the expedition, the sea riders will interact with students at various schools and introduce the spirit of adventure whilst making them aware of the Indian Navy. This unique partnership aims at motivating youth to join the Armed Forces and will conclude in Guwahati on 15th December 2022.

The expedition is being conducted over two phases across seven states with each phase covering some of the toughest and most breathtaking terrains in North East India and witnessing the famous Hornbill festival. The expedition will be passing through the capital cities of Guwahati, Shillong, Aizawl, Imphal, and Kohima riding through high Altitude Sela & BumLa Passes.

(DPRO, Kohima)