Security forces observe 'Kargfl Vijay Diwas'
Source: The Sangai Express
Tml/Ccp/Spi, July 26 2021:
To commemorate the victory of Indian Army during the Kargil War and honour the supreme sacrifice of 527 valiant soldiers, 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector/ IGAR (E) organised a befitting wreath laying at a memorial at Tamenglong today.
The Commandant led the unit in paying it's homage to the fallen heroes including five from the Manipur state, said a statement of PIB (Defence Wing).
To further spread the message of peace, prosperity and happiness, a mobile Jhanda Yatra (Flag Rally) was organised by the unit.
The rally carrying the National flag traversed through various roads and by-lanes of the town.
The rally was flagged off by the commandant, 44 Assam Rifles amid Bharat Mata ki Jai chants.
The unit also organised similar activities all across, Tamenglong district and T Waichung Sub division of KPI district.
On this occasion, Covid Vaccination drive was also organised by the unit medical staff for the civilian population of Tamenglong town.
Similarly, Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas at Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Noney and Pherzawl Districts on July 26.A webinar was also organised on 'Operation Vijay' to spread awareness on the glorious history of Indian Army and instill the feeling of Nationalism and Pride amongst the local populace.
The webinar was organised on various online platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal, YouTube, etc and was attended by local youths as well as various CSOs, village Chiefs and ESMs.
Likewise, Maram Battalion under the aegis of Jwalamukhi Sector/IGAR(E) also celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas to remember and pay homage to the fallen soldiers.
The Officiating Commandant, all Officers, JCOs, OR and families paid tributes to honour the martyred soldiers.