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SHILLONG: Tributes were paid to the defence forces on Sunday by the Rilbong Durga Puja Community, which is celebrating its 92nd anniversary this year. "As we celebrate the puja, we also pay rich tributes to the legacy of sacrifice and valour of our armed forces," said a senior member of the puja committee.Preparations are on at the 232 Durga Puja pandals here. Sunday's function was attended by top brass of the Army, BSF, CRPF and Meghalaya Police. "There are 112 pandals across the four districts of Khasi Hills , 109 in Garo Hills region and 11 in Jaintia Hills," said JL Das, general secretary of the Central Puja Committee (CPC)..