18th Kargil Vijay Diwas observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Chandel, July 26 2017:
In commemoration of the victory of Indian soldiers in the Kargil war of 1999, the district administration of Chandel observed the 18th Vijay Divasat at the Deputy Commissioner’s Chamber under the guidance of the district administration, conveyed a press release issued by DIO, Chandel Suanlyan Tungnung .
Speaking at the event, DC of Chandel Krishna Kumar (IAS) stated that the sacrifice made by our soldiers for our freedom is worth everything .
“We should be proud of the sacrifice made by our brothers from Chandel district”, he asserted.
The function was graced by SDO, Chandel Radhakanta, Additional SP, Chandel Md Jakiruddin as dignitaries among others .
It may be recalled that three soldiers from Chandel district namely Sipoy Charles Nicolas Moyon, Sipoy Beningvir Moyon and Lance Naik Birneithang were amongst the 527 heroes of the Kargil war.