Late Capt.Neikezhakuo was one hero of the Kargil war who fought against the Pakistan, protected his soldiers and lost his life in the battle. Neikezhakuo is one among the Kargil warriors whose bravery can never be erased from the pages in history of India
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As a kid, I have heard of him. That he was a simple man, a person who was devoted himself God , he wouldn’t even have a glass of water without praying, he was a person admired by all around his locality. His story was being foretold by many because of his good deed he had done for the people.
Captain Late Neikezhakuo Kenguruse, MVC (July 15, 1974 - June 28, 1999) was an Indian Armed force officer of 2 Rajputana Rifles, who was after death allowed the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second most lifted gallantry reward, for honorable valor in fight in the midst of operations in the Kargil War in 1999.
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| A photo of Neikezhakuo family taken in 2014 Source: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3dUXwECYAAn6lM.jpg |
Late Commander Kenguruse was born in Nerhema town in Kohima district, Nagaland, India. His father was Neisielie Kenguruse. He had two siblings named Ngseue Kenguruse, Atoulie Kenguruse. He did his schooling at St Xavier School in Jalukie and proceeded onward to Kohima Science college, Jotsoma for higher studies. He served as an educator at the Government Secondary School in Kohima from 1994 to 1997. He was later approved into the Indian Armed force on December 12, 1998
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He was tenderly nicknamed Neibu by his family and allies. North Indian officers under his request called him "nimbu sahib" ("lemon sir").
He was delegated into the Indian Armed force on December 12, 1998. On June 28, 1999, in the midst of the Kargil War with Pakistan, he accomplished enduring and after death allowed the Mahavir Chakra (MVC) for his brave exhibition.
As the leader of the Ghatak Platoon he was tasked with the capture of the area ‘Black Rock’ in Drass part in the midst of the Kargil War. The commando mission included striking the overall settled in enemy position on a cliff face. The position had been intruding with the catch of the guideline objective of the unit. The Ghatak Company, as it was scaling the incline face, went under outstanding enemy fire in which Commander Kenguruse was hurt in the midriff. Notwithstanding the genuine harm and abundant biting the dust, the courageous Naga proceeded with the strike. Despite the severe injury and profuse bleeding, the brave Naga carried on with the assault. Unmindful of his injury, he led the platoon to the top of the cliff and was faced with a sheer rock that separated the platoon from the enemy.
While securing the rope for his men to climb the rock face, his feet started slipping. Neglecting the bitter cold and sharp rocks, he kicked off his boots and launched the final assault barefoot. He fired a rocket launcher and charged at the enemy, killing two infiltrators with his rifle and another two with his commando knife in hand-to-hand combat.
A hail of bullets threw him off the cliff and he would later succumb to his injuries, but not before he was able to neutralise the enemy position single-handedly. An act of unmatched gallantry and courage.
His last letter where in the fallen hero had written to his father “Dad, we have won the battle of Tololing and have captured many enemies’ arms and ammunition but also have lost many of my colleagues who are near and dear to me. I may not be able to return home to be a part of our family again. Even if I don’t make it, do not grieve for me because I have already decided to give my best for the nation. I request you to make a small firm memorial for me and do remember me.”
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Captain Neikezhakuo Kenguruse’s Mahavir Chakra medal citation reads - "He 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."
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| Army paying tribute to Neikezhakuo on 5th Vijay Diwas at Phezha, Nerhema village in July 27 2014 Source; Eastern Mirror. |
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I pay tribute to you Sir what what you have done, for making the state and country proud .
Source referred : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neikezhakuo_Kenguruse, http://www.newsgram.com/capt-n-kenguruse-the-man-who-climbed-barefoot-at-16000-ft/
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