67th Raising Day of Nagaland Village Guard was held at VG Museum cum Memorial Hall Pangsha on March 1. (DIPR Photo)
Noklak, March 2 (MExN): The 67th Raising Day of Nagaland Village Guard was held at VG Museum cum Memorial Hall, Pangsha under Noklak district with the theme ‘the guardian of the frontier villages’ on March 1.
Deputy Commissioner & Ex-Officio Commandant, NVG, Noklak Arikumba speaking on the occasion as guest of honour mentioned that Nagaland Village Guards are playing an important role in the region in maintaining law and order in the villages with the collaboration of district administration, a DIPR report stated.
In controlling the anti-social elements in the villages, VGs are the one who work tirelessly for the betterment of the villages. Village Guards are set up mainly for the purpose of protecting the lives and properties of the villagers and to this, DC Noklak requests them to maintain peace and tranquility for the progress of the villages.
Commandant NVG, Tuensang Mongkoyanchu in his short speech briefed on how the Village Guard was established at Pangsha in the year 1957 and he advised the Village Guards to perform their duties sincerely.
Dy. Commandant, NVG, Kiphire Wanmei Konyak spoke on how the Village Guards protect the Villages and was assisting the district administration in maintaining peace and security in the region. During the event, Yanthong who is the only surviving VG pioneer was felicitated.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Asst. Commandant, NVG Tobu while vote of thanks was delivered by Asst. Commandant, NVG, Noklak, Nokchem L.
