Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 09 2010:
Former MLA K Sonkhothang (Ashon) Kom expired last night at his Dewlahland residence after a prolong illness.
Sonkhothang was elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly from Mao East Constituency in 1966-67 and again from Saikul constituency.
He was Deputy Minister of TW, FCS and Veterinary.
He also held the post of president in the Kom Rem Union, Manipur (KRUM) in the eighties.
A press release issued by the KRUM said that MLA of Saikul A/C Doukhomang Khongsai, MLA of Phungyar A/C Wungnaoshang Keishing and prominent leaders of the Kom Rem shared grief of the bereaved family and took part in the funeral service.
The KRUM also observed two minutes' silence and prayed that the departed soul may rest in peace in the heavenly abode.