'Kargil Vijay Diwas' celebrated in Meghalaya, CM pays tribute to martyrs
On the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, and Lt Gen KC Panchanathan, AVSM, GOC 101 Area garlanded the busts of Capt KC Nongrum MVC (P) and Maj David Manlun KC (P), the two brave hearts from Meghalaya, who laid down their lives for the honour of their motherland.
SHILLONG:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed every year on July 26 in memory of soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. The day commemorates the success of “Operation Vijay” which was launched to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Kargil Vijay Diwas is a symbol of fearless determination and exceptional valour of the Indian Armed Forces, and remains one of the greatest battles that India has ever fought.
On the 22nd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma, and Lt Gen KC Panchanathan (AVSM) GOC 101 Area garlanded the busts of Capt KC Nongrum MVC (P) and Maj David Manlun KC (P), the two brave hearts from Meghalaya, who laid down their lives for the honour of their motherland.
The Chief Minister interacted with the families of the heroes who were also present for the occasion held at Rhino Heritage Museum, Shillong.
Later, AOC-in-C Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal Amit Dev (AVSM, VSM), GOC 101 Area, Lt Gen KC Panchanathan (AVSM), and Director General of Assam Rifles, Lt Gen PC Nair (AVSM, YSM,) laid wreaths at Rhino Prerna Sthal in the memory of brave hearts who had made supreme sacrifice during Operation Vijay.
The event was also attended by serving personnel and veterans of the armed forces.
(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)
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