Motorcycle Expedition of North Eastern States
12 October 2022
Motorcycle Expedition of North Eastern States
The Army Service Corp motorcycle display team “Tornadoes” reached Leimakhong on the Day 11 of their Motorcycle Expedition of North Eastern States. The bold motorcycle expedition undertaken by the Tornadoes will be covering 2600 KM through the challenging terrain of north eastern states of India to pay homage to the brave hearts who valiantly fought various wars and gave supreme sacrifice of their life.
The ASC “Tornadoes” comprising of one Officer, two JCOs and sixteen Other Ranks lead by Capt AS Grewal are undertaking this adventurous expedition to commemorate ASC’s 11th Reunion and 262nd Corps Day on 08 Dec 2022. These daredevils embarked upon this adventure on 1st Oct from Tezpur.
Motorcycle Expedition of North Eastern States
Today, after paying homage to the brave hearts of 1971 War at Leimakhong War Memorial, the expedition was flagged off by GOC Red Shield Division for their next destination, Zakhama where they will pay homage to Capt Kenguruse, MVC at his native village Nerhema.
Meeting with family of Capt Kenguruse, MVC in his native village Nerhema
An ASC officer Capt Kenguruse was attached with 2 Rajputana Rifles during Kargil Operations by Indian Army. As the Ghatak platoon commander, the brave heart was assigned to evict Pakistani intruders holding a machine gun post at Black Rock in Dras Sector and to capture the area. Without caring for his personal safety, Capt Kengurüse climbed barefoot, reached the top and killed two infiltrators with his rifle and other two enemies in a hand-to-hand combat despite being shot in his abdomen. Due to his unflinching bravery Capt Kungiruse was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest award for bravery.
Mr Neiselie and Mrs Dinuo Kenguruse, the parents of Capt Kenguruse, along with his brother Atoulie Kenguruse were present at the Kenguruse War Memorial where the ASC Tornadoes team met and facilitated the family for their eternal sacrifice.
Meeting with family of Capt Kenguruse, MVC in his native village Nerhema
Lt Col Manish Shrivastava, PRO (Defence)
Imphal, Manipur
Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing)
Government Of India
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This Press Release was posted on 13 October 2022
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