.......TRIBUTE PAID TO THE NAGA MARTYR late Naik Mongchon P.... On 23 July 14, in a somber ceremony in Akhnoor wreaths were placed on the mortal remains of late Naik Mongchon P, by the General Officer Commanding White Knight Corps, General Officer Commanding Crossed Swords Division, Station Commander Akhnoor, and other officers and men as a mark of respect to the fallen hero, who earlier on 22 July 14 attained martyrdom while eliminating an infiltration bid in Pallanwala sector of Akhnoor. The martyr was a resident of village Aniangan, Police Station - Noklak in Tuensang district of Nagaland. The individual is survived by his mother. On the solemn occasion, as a mark of respect to the martyr “Reversing of Arms” was carried out by the guards, followed by sounding of “Last Post” by the buglers. The ceremony was attended by a large number of officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Jawans in Akhnoor. The General Officer Commanding, White Knight Corps has expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved family. The mortal remains of the soldier will be taken to his native village in Nagaland, where his last rites will be performed with full Military honours. ....
Posted on: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 10:55:48 +0000