ITANAGAR, Sep 21: Minister RWD, Honchun Ngandam accompanied by Tanpho Wangnaw, MLA Longding-Pumao called on Governor Brig. (Dr.) BD Mishra (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan today. They briefed him about the recognition of the valour of late Sepoy Agoi Wangsa of 3rd Battalion of Assam Regiment, who made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists in Punjab on 16th June 1992. He was honoured with Shaurya Chakra (SC) posthumously.
A memorial in his honour should be made at the earliest in Longding Town and it should be imposing, motivating and worthy of the heroism of late Sepoy Agoi Wangsa, SC, including one at the site of the last rites at his village, Mishra said. The Governor advised the Secretary cum Director, Rajya Sainik Board to visit the site at Longding in coordination with local MLAs and finalise the site selection. He also asked the Secretary cum Director, Rajya Sainik Board to explore ways to help the Vir Nari of late Sepoy Wangsa financially.

Major General Jarken Gamlin (Retd.), member, APPSC, Air Commodore R.D. Mosabi (Retd.), Secretary cum Director, Rajya Sainik Board and Lt Colonel TC Tayum were present during the meeting.

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