Kargil War heroes remembered
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, July 26 2011:
"Despite being a small state of India, Manipur soldiered on during the great Kargil War", said Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh on Kargil Vijay Diwas day at Bir Tikendrajit Park here in Imphal.
Seven martyred soldiers of Manipur were honored today at the Kargil Vijay Diwas function for their contribution for the motherland, with floral tribute and gun salute.
They are: lance naik Kaleshore, sepoy Charles Nicholas Moyon, sepoy Beningvir Moyon, lance naik Birneithang, sepoy Zamkholal Vaiphei, sepoy Kapani Asuli and sepoy Daikho Mao.
India annually observes July 26 to remember and pay respect to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers and the victory at Kargil War since 1999 .
Attending the observance ceremony of the victory of Indian soldiers at Kargil in 1999 as a chief guest, the chief minister lauded the sacrifices made by the jawans in protecting Indian territory at Kargil War against the intruding Pakistani army.
Despite the fact that the state (Manipur) is small in comparison to many other states of India, she has contributed immensely at Kargil War in 1999 by sending in her sons to protect the territory of India, Mr Singh said.
Indian soldiers conducted a daring operation called Vijay at the height of the 1999 war with Pakistan that successfully flushed out enemy intruders from India's territory he added.
The event today was exclusively a government affair with only top government official invited.
Besides the chief minister, cabinet ministers, DGP, chief secretary, MLAs, and other high ranking government officials graced the observance day.