Kiphire Village Guards Commandant General and Commissioner Nagaland, H K Khulu takes the salute as a contingent of the Kiphire District Village Guards marches past during a function held to commemorate 50 years of existence. (Morung Photo)
Kiphire: Commandant General of Village Guards and Commissioner Nagaland, H K Khulu, today inaugurated the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Kiphire District Village Guards.
Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest said Jubilee is the time to introspect and to celebrate. Saluting the courage and sacrifice rendered by the Village Guards, Khulu said it was time to salute the Village Guards for the courageous acts they had rendered for the past 50 years in the service of the people in the remotest areas. Addressing the gathering, Khulu dug out the history of the VGs and shared the chronological events of achievement and remarkable service rendered by the Village Guards in Kiphire district.
Guardian of the Frontier VillagesSpeaking on the occasion, the chief guest said Jubilee is the time to introspect and to celebrate. Saluting the courage and sacrifice rendered by the Village Guards, Khulu said it was time to salute the Village Guards for the courageous acts they had rendered for the past 50 years in the service of the people in the remotest areas. Addressing the gathering, Khulu dug out the history of the VGs and shared the chronological events of achievement and remarkable service rendered by the Village Guards in Kiphire district.
“It is also a blessing to attend this Golden Jubilee during my term,” Khulu said, and encouraged them to address their grievances, adding, “We are one.” One remarkable achievement of Kiphire Village Guard is the establishment of Band Party, which is the only Village Guard band party in the state, the Commissioner added. Mention may be made that on January 23, 1959, thirty Village Guard personnel had been appointed at Phelungre village, and the only surviving VG to witness the historic event (golden jubilee) is S Ritsakiu.
Earlier, in his welcome address, the Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire lauded and saluted the VGs for their heroism and their courageous acts rendered. The Golden Jubilee celebrations also witnessed the awarding of commendation certificate and roll of honor to 6 Junior Commissioned officers, 4 Non-Commissioned officers and retired officers. Dance troupes from four villages also performed.