Capt Neikezhakuo Kenguruse whose bravery is an inspiration to the new generation of the country.

SPEAR CORPS COMMEMORATES KARGIL RAJAT JAYANTI BY ORGANISING KENGURUSE MEMORIAL RUN

In a heartfelt tribute to Capt Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC, the Spear Corps organized the Kenguruse Memorial Run at Bhagat Stadium, Rangapahar Military Station, Dimapur, Nagaland. The event was held to commemorate Kargil Rajat Jayanti and honour the supreme sacrifice of Capt Kenguruse, a valiant son of the soil from Nagaland.

The memorial run saw enthusiastic participation from over 750 individuals, including all ranks and families of the Spear Corps. Participants had the option to compete in 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km runs, ensuring an inclusive event for all ages and fitness levels. The highlight of the event was the presence of Capt Kenguruse's parents, who were felicitated by Lt. Gen Harjeet Singh Sahi, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, GOC, Spear Corps. In his address, the Corps Commander expressed deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by Capt Kenguruse and his family. The General Officer also motivated the participants by awarding prizes to the winners in each run category.

"The Kenguruse Memorial Run is not just an event but a symbol of our endearing respect and remembrance for Capt Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC. His bravery during the Kargil War is an inspiration to all of us," said the Corps Commander.

The event concluded with a sense of camaraderie and patriotic fervour, as participants and attendees reflected on the heroic deeds of Capt Kenguruse and the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas. The Spear Corps is committed to honoring the sacrifices of our brave soldiers and will continue to organize such events to keep their legacy alive.

Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse was the Ghatak Platoon Commander during the attack on Area Black Rock in the Drass Sector on the night of 28 June 1999 during Operation VIJAY.

He volunteered to undertake a daring commando mission of attacking a well-sited enemy machine gun position, on a cliff face, which was heavily interfering with all the approaches to the main objective of the Battalion. As the commando team scaled the cliff face, it came under intense mortar and automatic fire, which caused heavy casualties.

The officer sustained a splinter injury in his abdomen. Bleeding profusely yet undeterred, he urged his men to carry on with the assault. On reaching the final cliff face, the commando team was halted by a sheer rock wall that separated them from the enemy machine-gun post. The officer took off his shoes to get a good grip and scaled the rock wall carrying with him a rocket launcher, which he fired at the enemy position.

Unmindful of his personal safety, the officer thereafter charged at the enemy position and personally killed two men with his rifle and another two with his commando knife in a hand-to-hand combat before succumbing to his injury.

By his daredevil act, Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse single-handedly neutralised the enemy position, which had tied up the Battalion's progress.

Captain Neikezhakuo Kengurüse displayed conspicuous gallantry indomitable resolve, grit and determination beyond the call of duty and made the supreme sacrifice in the face of the enemy, in true traditions of the Indian Army.