Dignitaries during Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign at Zhadima on August 14. (Morung Photo)
Zhadima, August 16 (MExN): The Meri Maati Mera Desh campaign was observed at Zhadima village in Kohima district on August 14. During the celebration held at Zia Zia Amrit Sarovar Site, Kargil war veteran Duozolie Theünuo, who lost both his hands during the war, was honoured.
Speaking on the occasion, Alemyapang Longchar, ADC Chiephobozou, told the community that the campaign was one of the many events being held across India as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations, which are marking 75 years of India’s Independence. Longchar urged the community to honor and respect all those who have fought for the nation, including the brave hearts who continue to protect the country.
The Kargil war veteran was honoured with a memorial plaque at the Amrit Sarovar site as part of the campaign.
Zhadima village VDB Secretary, Roko Angami lauded the war veteran. He informed that Duozolie Theünuo joined the 1st Naga Regiment on July 1, 1997. The former sepoy suffered injuries on May 25, 1999 at Brass sector during Operation Vijay. He was awarded the Operation vijay medal in 2004, vijay star medal in 2004. He also received the ‘wound medal’ for Operation Kargil War. Despite his injury, the war veteran continues to work at the Oil and Natural Gas Cooperation (ONGC) Ltd in Assam.
During the campaign, 75 tree saplings were planted to commemorate the event.
The ‘Paanch Pran’ pledge was taken by all attendees at the event, which was chaired by Chiephobozou BDO Seyikhrielie Rio. Pastor Thepfukuolie Pfüsenuo offered a prayer for the dedication of the memorial plaque.
