Watch: Brave Heart Hav Hangpang Dada Laid To Rest With Full Military Honours At His Native Place

Borduria, KhonsaDistrict Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh, 29 May 2016

PEOPLE BID FAREWELL TO THEIR  HERO WITH MOIST EYES

The Mortal Remains of martyred Havildar  Hangpang Dada of 35 Rashtriya Rifles (Assam Regiment) were laid to rest today at 1330 hours with full military honours at his native place Village Borduria, Khonsa District Tirap Arunachal Pradesh. The Honorable Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Kalikho Pul who was present at the ceremony paid rich tributes to the martyred warrior. The Education Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Mr Wangle Lowangdong, local MLA, civil and military dignitaries, and about One thousand residents of the Martyrs Village  were present to pay their homage to the departed Soldier.

It may be recalled that Havildar JD Hangpang Dada attained martyrdom on 26 May 2016 in the Naugam Sector of Jammu and Kashmir, while foiling a bid by heavily armed terrorists trying to infiltrate into Indian Territory. The team of soldiers under the leadership of Havildar  Hangpang Dada successfully foiled the evil designs of the infiltrators and eliminated four heavily armed terrorist, but in the ensuing fire fight the Brave heart sustained fatal gun shot wounds and made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.

The martyred soldier is survived by his Wife Mrs Chasen Lowang Dada, Daughter Roukhin Dada age 11 years and Son Senwang Dada age 07 years. The CM announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 20 Lakhs to the family, funding of education of the children till graduation and erection of a Memorial  at the burial place of the martyr.

Lt Gen Satish Dua pays tributes to Braveheart Hav Hangpang Dada early in the morning (0400h) in a solemn Wreath Laying Ceremony at Badami Bagh Cantt, Srinagar.

NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) OF INDIAN ARMY MARTYRED DISPLAYING RAW COURAGE, BRAVERY AND GUTS BEFORE SUCCUMBING TO THE INJURIES SUCCESSFULLY ELIMINATING THREE HEAVILY ARMED TERRORISTS

In the area East of Shamshabari Ranges at Marsari Sabu at an altitude of 12000 feet, rugged & in snow covered terrain intensive operations in poor visibility conditions, in high velocity winds & heavy snowfall was carved out for over 24 hours.

On the night of 26th May, after having observed the movement of a group of heavily armed terrorists, Havildar JD Hangpandade, who was the post commander led his team to close in with the terrorists.  In spite of his party being pinned down by prophylactic fire, he used his ingenuity to make a short hook and killed a terrorist.  The second terrorist opened indiscriminate fire to stop rest of the team from advancing.  As commander of the party he regained control and closed in to eliminate the second terrorist as well.  He then volunteered to lead further search where one terrorist was firing from behind the boulders. Braving all odds of extremely harsh weather and difficult terrain, he moved and  charged ahead regardless of his personal safety to eliminate the third terrorist.  Another terrorist who was hiding in a shallow cave engaged him causing fatal injury.  The fourth terrorist was later eliminated after relentless fire fight by rest of the group.

The brave heart belongs to Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh and is survived by his wife and two children.

NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) OF INDIAN ARMY MARTYRED DISPLAYING RAW COURAGE, BRAVERY AND GUTS BEFORE SUCCUMBING TO THE INJURIES SUCCESSFULLY ELIMINATING THREE HEAVILY ARMED TERRORISTS

In the area East of Shamshabari Ranges at Marsari Sabu at an altitude of 12000 feet, in rugged & snow covered terrain intensive operations in poor visibility conditions, & heavy snowfall was carried out for over 24 hours by troops of an RR bn.

On the night of 26th May, after having observed the movement of a group of heavily armed terrorists, Havildar JD Hangpandade, who was the post commander led his team to close in with the terrorists.  In spite of his party being pinned down by prophylactic fire, he used his ingenuity to make a short hook and killed a terrorist.  The second terrorist opened indiscriminate fire to stop rest of the team from advancing.  As commander of the party he regained control and closed in to eliminate the second terrorist as well.  He then volunteered to lead further search where one terrorist was firing from behind the boulders. Braving all odds of extremely harsh weather and difficult terrain, he moved and  charged ahead regardless of his personal safety to eliminate the third terrorist.  Another terrorist who was hiding in a shallow cave engaged him causing fatal injury.  The fourth terrorist was later eliminated after relentless fire fight by rest of the group.

The brave heart belongs to Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh was 37 years old and is survived by his wife and two children ( girl aged 10 years and boy aged 7 years).