114th death anniversary of Major Chongthamia to be held at Agartala
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04 2022:
The 114th death anniversary of Major Chongthamia will be held at Major Chongthamia Memorial complex at Naran Khamar in Agartala on January 17, 2022 .
The death anniversary observation will be organised by Justice Committee on Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 Martyrs and Freedom Fighters of Kangleipak in association with Major Chongthamia Memorial Trust, Tripura, said a press release issued by the Justice Committee.
The above decision to hold the death anniversary observation was taken during a joint meeting of Justice Committee on Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 attended by its member organisations namely IPSA, ACOAM Lup, IPAK, PANDM, KANGLAMEI, KIL, CLK and KSA on December 26 at the conference hall of IPSA to discuss the plans and initiatives to honour the heroes of Anglo Manipuri War, 1891 at the State level this year.
It may be noted that Major Chongthamia was one of the valiant heroes of Manipur in the Anglo Manipuri War, 1891 .
The Justice Committee also sought cooperation and support from all to make the event a successful one.
Further it informed to all concerned to contact the committee if they are relatives or family for unknown heroes participated in the Anglo-Manipuri War, 1891 who are yet to be honoured in the State level.