Documentary titled ‘The Fallen Heroes’ of Naga soldiers released
Dimapur, March 17 (MExN): 9th NAP (IR), also known as ‘The Daring Ninth’, the first Indian Reserve Battalion of the state, released a documentary entitled “The Fallen Heroes”, in tribute of the brave and daring Naga soldiers of 9th NAP Bn (IR), who sacrificed their lives on line duty, while combating Naxalites at Chhattisgarh in 2005-2007.
The documentary was released by DIG (Training & Border), Martin Pienyü, IPS, here Friday at his office chamber, Police Complex, Chumukedima, in the presence of 9th NAP Bn (IR) Commandant, C.J. Kinghen and other officials.
The documentary was produced by unit Commandant, C.J. Kinghen, on behalf of Nagaland Police for the National Police Memorial, Chanakya Puri, New Delhi. The documentary will be preserved and maintained at Nagaland Police Archive, Police Complex, Chumukedima, Dimapur.
It may be mentioned that, on July 4, 2005, the 9th NAP (IR) was deployed at Chhattisgarh to combat Naxalites and Maoists in the Bastar region. During their stint in Chhattisgarh, the daring soldiers of the unit exhibited exemplary courage and bravery and by dint of their expertise in the jungle warfare did an excellent job in combating Naxals in Dantewada district of Barsoor, Injaram, Beji, Bhoiramgarh, Bijapur, Kanker, Beji to Gorkha , Bodoli, Bhiji, Bhairamgarh Chhattisgarh etc.
While combating the Naxals, the unit lost 20 of its gallant and heroic soldiers who have left imprints into the hearts of thousands for the sacrifices they have made.
The Memorial Tower of these fallen heroes was laid down at the unit Headquarter, Saijang, Peren and every visiting dignitary pays homage to these heroes by laying wreaths.
As the name “The Daring Ninth” implies, the fallen heroes sacrificed their lives for a just cause in protecting the lives of the people. “They are gone but not forgotten”. This documentary of will be a reliving story in the history of the Nagas, stated a press release received here.
