Kohima, June 28 -- The Spear Corps of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles solemnly commemorated the 27th Memorial Day of Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous), fondly remembered as the "Hero of Nagaland," who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil War on June 28, 1999.

The commemorative ceremony was held at the Kenguruse War Memorial in Nerhe Phezha Village, Kohima District, Nagaland.

The ceremony was graced by Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, AVSM, VSM, General Officer Commanding, Spear Corps, and attended by the proud parents of the gallant officer, Mr and Mrs Neiselie Kenguruse, along with family members, friends, villagers, veterans, ex-servicemen and serving personnel.

The event commenced with the laying o...