Assam Rifles commemorates 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 22 2019:
In an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Kargil War (Operation Vijay), various programmes and events were organised at different locations of the State under IGAR (South) today.
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles organised an awareness programme on Kargil War at Emanuel English Academy, Yaingangpokpi.
The event commenced with a motivational talk on the Kargil War while weapons and equipment were display for the students, showcasing the valour of the Indian Armed Forces, said a press release of IGAR (S).
The youth expressed fascination on seeing the display and showed tremendous inquisitiveness regarding the technical know-how of the weapons and equipment.
The exhilaration and exuberance of the youth was visible during the interaction wherein various queries of the students were answered, it stated.
A display gallery was also laid out at the venue showcasing the Kargil War by various audio-visual scenes, photographs, battle arrays etc.
Students were encouraged to join the forces and also took selfies with the graffiti, soldiers, weapons and equipment.
In another event, Shangshak Battalion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles organized a wreath laying ceremony at Shangshak War Memorial.
The war memorial service was organised to pay homage to the brave hearts of Operation Vijay who laid down their lives for the country.
The ceremony was followed by guard of honour at Shangshak War memorial.
The officers and soldiers of Shangshak Battalion including the Commandant laid wreaths at the memorial which is located atop village Shangshak.
It said that the ceremony was attended by civil and military dignitaries including war veterans.
The event was the first in a series of activities planned across the week in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts to commemorate Kargil Divas.
Meanwhile, Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles celebrated 20th year of Kargil War (Operation Vijay) with a veteran meet at Bongyang post which was attended by 10 veterans.
To commemorate the Kargil war, week long events were planned including veteran meet, motivational lectures to share the stories of gallant battles fought at snow capped mountains of Kargil and screening of documentaries on Kargil war at various Schools and Colleges in Chandel district.