Panaji, Goa – The Ex NCC Cadets Association will be commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday, July 26, at the Azad Maidan Martyrs Memorial in Panaji. The solemn event, held in honour of India’s brave Kargil warriors, will begin at 11:00 AM and will witness the esteemed presence of Air Marshal Sandesh Wagle PVSM AVSM VM (Retd.).
Air Marshal Wagle, a decorated officer who served as the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff, played a crucial role in operations at Siachen Glacier and during the Indian Peace Keeping Mission in Sri Lanka. His extensive service also includes commanding a premier Attack Helicopter Squadron and participating in UN Peacekeeping Operations in Congo, earning him the Vayu Sena Medal.
The Cadets of the 1 Goa Battalion will present and later reverse arms as a mark of deep respect for India’s martyrs. They will also escort dignitaries during the wreath-laying ceremony. Security personnel from GHRDC will manage the escort from the venue gates to the memorial.
Other notable veterans including Brig. Kiran Kumar Thacker (Retd.), Col. Balkrishna Shirodkar (Retd.), and Lt. Col. Austin Collaco (Retd.) will also share their thoughts and memories with the gathering.
This celebration of sacrifice and courage stands as a solemn reminder of the valour shown during the Kargil War and a chance for the younger generation to reconnect with India’s military legacy.
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