Imphal/ Churachandpur (Manipur), 28 June, ANI: In Manipur’s Churachandpur—home to the Kuki-Zo tribe—over 10,000 Indian Army pensioners reside, many decorated with gallantry awards for their service across the country. Among them stands Subedar Major (Retd.) Kimkhankap, a Sena Medal awardee, who displayed exceptional bravery while fighting Pakistan-backed terrorists in the Kashmir Valley—his courage a shining example of the district’s unwavering patriotism. Many of these proud veterans, including Subedar Major (Retd.) G Nangsonthang, have valiantly served the nation—facing enemy fire in the 1999 Kargil War and standing tall in India’s hour of need. For the Kuki-Zo and other hill tribes in Churachandpur, a strong warrior ethos shapes their identity. Courage, discipline, and resilience make military service a respected and natural path — driven by cultural pride, patriotism, and the pursuit of stability. Inspired by their stories of courage and patriotism, many youths in Churachandpur are motivated to join the armed forces.
00:00Meet these proud veterans whose courage and sacrifice have made the nation proud.
00:07In Manipur's Chura Chanpur, home to the Kukizo tribe, over 10,000 Indian Army pensioners reside.
00:15Many decorated with gallantry awards for their service across the country.
00:19Among them stands retired Subedar Major Kim Khan Kaap, a SENA medal awardee who displayed exceptional bravery
00:28while fighting Pakistan-backed terrorists in the Kashmir Valley.
00:33His courage, a shining example of the district's unwavering patriotism.
00:38So, I had a chance to do our work in Cambodia, and after returning to Cambodia, our unit was posted in Kappura district.
00:52There was three or four people in the ambush.
01:01I had occupied them with my weapons and killed them.
01:10So, the Army Chief gave me a medal to me.
01:18Many of these proud veterans including retired Subedar Major Ji Nang Sung Thang have valiantly served the nation.
01:28Facing enemy fire in the 1999 Kargil War and standing tall in India's hour of need.
01:36And after firing, we also gave our firing.
01:42We also gave our 7.62 LMZ to our 7.62 LMZ.
01:47We could have fired from that.
01:52After firing three nights, we got fired from that.
01:56And with the same location, our regime gave us a good response to Mukhtar, Pakistan.
02:06For the Khukizo and other hill tribes in Churachandpur, a strong warrior ethos shapes their identity.
02:13Courage, discipline and resilience make military service a respected and natural path driven by cultural pride, patriotism and the pursuit of stability.
02:25I have been surprised that many people are now.
02:32If there are many people who can do, they will be very good in the country.
02:36And I will feel good in the country.
02:38And I am very happy to sit in the city of Phuji.
02:43I am very happy to be in the Fouji Kandar and I am very happy to be in the Fouji.
02:50And I always work with Fouji.
02:53Every army has no time to give up.
02:57That is why I have been given a mention to the country.
03:01I am very happy to be in this situation.
03:04Every young man should join in the army.
03:09I want to serve as a country.
03:18Inspired by their stories of courage and patriotism,
03:22many youths in Churachanpur are motivated to join the armed forces.
