Kohima | 18 March(MTNews): The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) will observe its 39th NSF Martyrs’ Day on 20th March 2025 at NSF Martyrs’ Park in Kohima, starting at 9:00 AM. The event will honor the supreme sacrifices of Lt. Kekuojalie Sachü of Kohima Village and Lt Vikhozo Yhoshü of Kigwema Village, who laid down their lives for the cause of the Naga people.
The NSF extended their heartfelt invitation to all students, youth leaders, well-wishers, and media fraternity to join them in paying homage to the fallen comrades. “Their sacrifice continues to inspire generations in our collective pursuit of justice, peace, and the rights of the Naga people,” it said.
In reverence of the occasion, the NSF called upon all its federating units and sub-ordinate bodies to fly their respective flags at half-mast as a mark of respect. Further, all schools across the Naga homeland were urged to observe a one-minute silence in memory of the martyrs on 20th March 2025.
“This year’s observance also marks a significant milestone—the 25th Anniversary Edition of the NSF Martyrs’ Memorial Trophy, a tournament that has stood as a symbol of resilience and unity among the Naga youth in the pursuit of peace through sports,” it added.
It informed that the official trophy for this landmark edition will be unveiled and launched for touring across the Naga homeland during the event.
