WW-II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Our Correspondent
Phek | April 7  

World War-II veteran, Sovehu Nienu of Phek village today celebrated his 100th Birthday at his residence in the village.  

On the occasion, Lt. Col. B Singh, 2nd in Command, 46 Assam Rifles, released the biography of world war-II veteran Sovehu Nienu in presence of former Minister and MLA Kuzholuzo Azo Nienu.

  A brief history of Sovehu was shared by Chovose Nienu, his eldest son. He said that his father joined the 1st Assam Regiment in 1941 and retired in 1948 in the rank of Havildar. He fought the WW-II at Kohima and was honoured with six gallantry awards in recognition of his bravery and service.  

Messages of Nagaland Governor P B Acharya and Chief Minister T R Zeliang were also read out by the chairman of the celebration Kupota Khesoh.  

Earlier, invocation was pronounced by Pastor of Phek village Baptist Church, Nuchicho Venuh while Rev. Kevengoyi Sakha, Pastor of Lozaphuhu Village BC offered prayer for the 100th year cake. Special number was presented by Sovehu’s granddaughter Bozilu Nienu.