Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav flagged off a commemorative bike rally from the Assam Rifles Garrison Helipad, D Block, Kohima, on Saturday, marking the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. The rally was held in honour of Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse, a celebrated war hero from Nagaland who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India’s second-highest wartime gallantry award. Organised by the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) under the theme ’Ride to Remember.
Ride to Honour’, the rally paid tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment of soldiers who lost their lives during the 1999 Kargil War. Before flagging off the rally, the Governor felicitated Captain Kengurüse’s parents in recognition of their son’s supreme sacrifice and distinguished service to the nation, in the presence of the Inspector General Assam Rifles (North). The rally traversed through Phulbari, Teen Patti, High School Junction, IG Stadium, Chieswema and Nerhema before culminating at the Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse, MVC (P) Memorial at Nerhema village.
Participants included ex-servicemen, Assam Rifles personnel, motorcycle clubs including The Tribe Motorcycle Club, Taho Bikers, Mods on Kohima and Royal Sons Nagaland, and members of civil society, reflecting a collective commitment to honour the legacy of the Kargil hero and promote patriotism and national integration. At the memorial, participants were received by Captain Kengurüse’s parents, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony attended by serving personnel, veterans, local dignitaries, and rally participants. The programme concluded with an address recalling the enduring legacy of the Kargil heroes and their values of courage, sacrifice, and selfless service, while mementoes were presented to participants in appreciation of their support.
