Tribute to Khoto Yhokha

A gallant Naga Himveer Khoto Yhokha, Asstt Commandant (Engineer) of 25th Battalion, Indo- Tibetan Border Police laid down his life for the service of the Nation on 17/2/2014 and joined the divine force in a tragic incident. This unfortunate incident took place at the wee hours on 17/2/2014 at the remote Border Out Post ‘Rochcham’ in Chaglohogam Circle, Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh, when a tree suddenly fell down on his tent while he was asleep inside. The officer was an Engineer in ITBP and was supervising the construction works at this BOP near Indo-China border. He was an energetic young officer from Nagaland, commissioned in ITBP as Asstt. Commandant (Engineer) on 13/6/2012 at an age of 28 years. He belongs to the village Kigwema, District Kohima of Nagaland.

His amicable presence and energy in his unit was always a boosting factor for the morale of the unit personnel. Courageous initiatives of this vibrant officer had generated a pulse of work to develop infra structure for jawans to keep them in a comfort zone at this newly established BOP ‘Rochcham’ of 25th battalion. Rochcham BOP is situated in a densely forested area in the most inhospitable and inaccessible terrain, 37 kilometers away from the last road connected post Chaglohogam.

The 25th Battalion, ITBP will certainly miss his cordial smile and spirit of fraternity not only in the professional front but also in Sports and cultural activities. All unit personnel are in shock after hearing his sudden demise of their beloved officer. He was 6th among the ten siblings and is survived by his parents, seven brothers and two sisters.