Borduria, May 26:
Khonsa Battalion organised a solemn wreath-laying ceremony today at the memorial of Late Havildar Hangpan Dada, Ashok Chakra (Posthumous), at Borduria in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, commemorating the 10th Balidan Diwas of the brave soldier and paying tribute to his supreme sacrifice, exceptional bravery and unwavering dedication to the nation.
The ceremony was marked by the laying of floral wreaths as a symbol of deep respect and remembrance. Among those who paid homage were Borduria-Bogapani MLA Wanglin Lowangdong, Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran, Khonsa Superintendent of Police Aditya Singh, Deomali Additional Deputy Commissioner B. Tawsik, and Smt. Chasen Lowang Dada, wife of the martyr.
The event witnessed the participation of Army personnel, civil administration officials, police officers, ex-servicemen, local leaders and members of the public, who gathered to honour the legacy of the decorated soldier.
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| Smt. Chasen Lowang Dada, wife of the martyr Havildar Hangpan Dada. |
As part of the commemorative programme, a bike rally was also organised from Deomali Helipad to the memorial site at Borduria. The rally was conducted to pay tribute to the braveheart and to inspire patriotic spirit among the youth and local residents.
Late Havildar Hangpan Dada was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra, the nation’s highest peacetime gallantry award, for displaying extraordinary courage and making the supreme sacrifice while fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016.
The Balidan Diwas ceremony concluded with renewed resolve among attendees to remember and uphold the ideals of courage, patriotism and selfless service exemplified by the martyr.
