SHILLONG: NEHU organised a programme to commemorate the Surgical Strike Day at the Multi-Use Convention Centre at 2 pm on Saturday.
Brigadier William J.B. Sturgeon, YSM, SM (retd), Director Sainik Welfare & Secretary Rajya Sainik Board Meghalaya, Shillong was the chief guest of the programme. The parents of (L) Clifford W. Nongrum were present as well.
Speaking at the programme, J. Nayak, Registrar, NEHU said the programme is a tribute to the soldiers who pledge their lives at the frontier.
Speaking at the programme, father of martyred Nongrum, Keishing Peter recalled the early days of his son and described him as an obedient, sincere, well-mannered and disciplined boy who never shied away from hard work. He also spoke of his son’s bravery on his last day where in spite of his bullet wounds he continued to fight his enemy.
Brigadier Sturgeon gave a brief background of his life in the military and the various vigorous training he underwent to earn the medals adorning his uniform.
