ARUNACHAL PRADESH: ASHOK CHAKRA AWARDEE MARTYR’S MEMORIAL INAUGURATED

The memorial of Martyr Havildar Hangpan Dada , Ashoka Chakra (awardee) was inaugurated by Maj  Gen Gajinder Singh, GOC 2 Mountain Division on 26 May in Dada's native village at Borduria , Khonsa, Arunachal Pradesh. The day also marked the second martyrdom anniversary of Hangpan Dada.

The wreath laying was done at the memorial by GOC 2 Mountain Division, Mrs Chasen Dada (wife of Hangpan Dada) , commander 117 Mountain Brigade and local MLA of Khonsa in presence of  other dignitaries and villagers . Havildar Hangpan Dada made the supreme sacrifice beyond the call of duty by eliminating four hardcore terrorist on 26 may 2016 in Jammu and Kashmir. He was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra in recognition to his act of valour and sacrifice.