Meghalaya today observed the 22nd Anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.<br />'' <br />'' As part of the observation, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, and Lt. Gen. K.C. Panchanathan, General Officer Commanding, 101 Area garlanded the busts of late Captain K.C. Nongrum and Major David Manlun, who laid down their lives for honour of the motherland, at Rhino Heritage Museum, Shillong.<br />''<br />'' The Chief Minister also interacted with the families of the heroes who were also present for the occasion.<br />''<br />'' Later, Air Marshal Amit Dev, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Air Command, Lt. Gen. K.C. Panchanathan and Lt. Gen. P.C. Nair, Director General of the Assam Rifles laid wreaths at Rhino Prerna Sthal, Shillong in the memory of brave hearts who had made supreme sacrifice in Operation Vijay. The event was also attended by serving personnel and veterans.<br />''<br />'' On this occasion, Sonal Mishra, Inspector General of CRPF, NE Sector, R.K. Gurung, Deputy Inspector General of BSF, Meghalaya and Col. G.K. Rai (Retd) Director, Rajya Sainik Board paid their tributes to the bravehearts.<br />''  <br />