Nagaland Governor, La Ganesan, attended the ceremony organised by the Indian Army to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the martyrdom of Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC (P), at Kenguruse War Memorial, at his native village Phezha in Kohima district, the PRO of Ministry of Defence informed.
During The Kargil War – 1999, Capt N Kenguruse of the Indian Army made the supreme sacrifice in line of his duty while leading an operation in most inhospitable and incliminate weather conditions. For his valour he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (second highest gallantry award), posthumously.
Speaking at the occasion, the Governor said that “Today, we stand united in our respect and admiration for Captain Kenguruse. His actions during the Kargil War exemplify the courage and patriotism of the people of Nagaland. We are proud of his legacy and will ensure that it continues to inspire future generations “.
On 25th martyrdom day of Capt N Kenguruse, MVC (P), Hero of #Kargil, Hon’ble Governor of #Nagaland, Shri La Ganeshan paid homage at the memorial at Phezha vill, Kohima dist, alongwith Lt Gen HS Sahi, GOC, @Spearcorps, in presence of a large gathering.#KargilVijayDiwas pic.twitter.com/mPOyiSSVG5
— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) June 28, 2024
During the event, the Governor and Lieutenant General Harjinder Singh Sahi, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM General Officer Commanding Spear Corps paid homage at the memorial by laying wreath at the memorial. Governor also ignited the torch of “Amar Jyoti” at the War Memorial and felicitated the parents of Cap N Kenguruse, MVC (P).
The event was attended by a large number of service personnel, Ex-Servicemen and villagers.
Commemorating 25 years of #Kargil
Barefoot, he scaled a rock wall at 16,000ft in a daring mission #LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (P) 2 RAJ RIF & his supreme sacrifice #OnThisDay 28 June 1999 at #Tololing
The gallant Brave was only 24 yrs… pic.twitter.com/vbilr3YRb4
— LestWeForgetIndia🇮🇳 (@LestWeForgetIN) June 28, 2024
