Lt Gen (Retd) Himalay recalls Kargil days
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, May 25 2017:
Lt General (Retd) Konsam Himalaya today delivered a lecture on 'My experience in Kargil War-Role of the Indian Army' at Raj Bhavan, Imphal.
The lecture programme which was mainly arranged for youth and school children was attended by around 200 students.
While giving an introductory speech, Governor Dr Najma Heptulla lauded the role played by the Indian army and para-military forces in protecting the country.
Lt General (retd) Konsam Himalaya delivered an inspiring and heart touching lecture by talking about his own experience and power point presentation of Kargil War, 1999 .
He even highlighted the geographical and historical background of conflict between India and Pakistan.
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He said he was the Commanding Officer of 27th Battalion Rajput Regiment which was one of the battalions fighting in the Kargil War.
Recalling how his men suffered from frostbite and fought the war on 19,000 feet above the sea level, he said "When we poured water from a mug, it turn would turn into ice before it reached the ground and weapons would not function due to the freezing temperature." In the power point presentationKonsam Himalaya showed his men's valour in fighting the intruders in Kargil sectors.
Pictures of the Indian army in the area of Dras sector, Tiger hill, Ladakh range, Siachen glaciers were also shown through slight projector.
He said he was posted in Jammu and Kashmir for about 12 years.
"War is something like struggle for human existence.
It takes courage and guts to fight in Kargil," he added.
He encouraged the students to think about what they want to be and work hard with determination to achieve the goal.
Konsam Himalaya had also authored a book titled 'Romancing the Line of Control' in 2012 .
The lecture programme was also attended by BJP National general secretary Ram Madhav, Works Minister Th Biswajit Singh and high ranking officials of CRPF.