ITANAGAR, Jul 26: The 23rd Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated at Raj Bhavan, Itanagar today. The commemorate the special occasion, which marks the triumph of Indian armed forces over Pakistani troops in Kargil on July 26, 1999, a very befitting wreath laying event was organised. The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) laid a wreath and paid floral tribute to the indomitable courage and supreme sacrifice by the Indian soldiers during the Kargil War.
The First Lady of the State, Neelam Misra, Home Minister Bamang Felix,  Forest Minister Mama Natung, Major General GS Bisht, (Retd), Major General Jarken Gamlin (Retd.), State Chief Secretary Dharmendra, Director General of Police Satish Golcha, Major General S.C. Mohanty, (Retd.), Shyam Mehrotra, Inspector General, North East Frontier Headquarters, Indo Tibetan Border Police, Itanagar and Air Commodore R.D. Mosabi (Retd.), Director cum Secretary, Rajya Sainik Board, also laid wreaths. 
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor recalled the valour and sacrifices of Kargil War heroes and their sense of duty towards the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. He wished that the heroic deeds of the Kargil War soldiers continue to inspire the youth of the nation.
The Governor called upon the people not to forget the sacrifice of the gallant soldiers. He said that it is the duty of every citizen to stand with the soldiers guarding the borders.
Earlier, Major General SC Mohanty, AVSM (Retd.), Security Advisor to the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, who played a key role in planning operations during Kargil War as the Brigade Major in Drass Brigade shared his experience of the war.
The personnel of Indo Tibetan Border Police personnel commanded by Head Constable Rajiv Ranjan presented ‘Shok Shastra’, ‘Salami Shastra’ accompanied by the bugle calls of ‘Last Post’ and ‘Rouse Reveille’. Adding vibes of patriotism and nationalism to the momentous occasion, the students of Rajiv Gandhi University rendered patriotic songs. Ex-servicemen, troops of Indo Tibetan Border Police, members of National Cadet Corps from Dera Natung Government College, Itanagar and students from various schools participated in the programme. 

TAWANG:
On the occassion of Kargil Vijay Diwas Deputy Commissioner,Tawang, Kesang Ngurup Damo, today paid floral tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice on the line of duty protecting the motherland in the Kargil war. He also felicitated a few Kargil war veterans present on the occassion at Tawang war memorial. 
Commander Tawang Brigade Brigadier NM Bendigeri alongwith other officers from the brigade also laid wreath in honour of the war heroes.
Later DC Tawang alongwith Commander and other officers attended the inaugural function of the Independence day cup football tournament being organised at Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso high altitude stadium,Tawang. 
Chief guest of the occassion Dr.Rikya Lhavoe Rinpoche kicked off the tournament. The tournament is being organised by District football Association Tawang and Tawang Brigade in collaboration with District Administration and Tawang District Sports Association under the aegis of Arunachal Pradesh Football Association. A total of 30 boys teams and 6 Girls teams are participating in the tournament.
The opening match was played between Tawang united Football club and Nguiphu Charitable Society Rho team which the former won.

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