Many more continue to condole Khelen Thokchom
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 02 2018:
Lok Sabha MP (Inner) Dr Thokchom Meinya has deeply condoled the sudden and sad demise of veteran journalist and Special Correspondent of The Telegraph, Khelen Thokchom who breathed his lastyesterday morning due to a cardiac arrest.
In a message, the MP stated that Khelen Thokchom was a shining star of the clan and his demise has left a huge void in the journalist fraternity of Manipur and the country.
He also extended condolences to the members of the bereaved family.
"May his departed soul rest in eternal peace in heaven", the MP prayed.
The Editors' Guild Manipur, led by its president A Mobi today (2nd April 2018) held a condolence meeting at the conference Hall of The Sangai Express, on the sudden demise of senior journalist Khelen Thokchom, Special Correspondent of the Telegraph.
Khelen passed away at his residence in the early hours of April 1, 2018.Members stood in silence for two minutes to pay tribute to Khelen who worked with various local and National papers in various capacities including being an Editor.
Khelen had been a good friend of the EGM and a close rapport existed between him and the members.
With his death, Manipur has been deprived of a great son.
Members of EGM also paid condolence to former Editor of Nongalakpa Daily, Suresh Luwang who passed away on 29/3/2018.Members shared the sorrows and grief of the two families and prayed the Almighty that their souls rest in peace.
All Manipur United Clubs' Organisation (AMUCO); Press Advisory Committee, Manipur Legislative Assembly; Citizens Committee.
Manipur; JAC for Conservation of Agricultural Land, Wetland and Grazing Ground; Khundrakpam Kendra Youth Organisation, All Manipur Youth Protection Committee; Manipur People's Democratic Front: Communist Party of India, Manipur State Council; Meetei Eroi Eyek Loinasillol Apunba Lup (MEELAL) and Manipur Muslim Welfare Organisation also extended condolence on the demise of the senior journalist.
The organisations share the sorrow of the bereaved family.