State remembers Lungnila
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 04 2012:
The 9th death anniversary of baby Lungnila Elizabeth was observed today at Don Bosco School, Chingmeirong.
Main features of the death anniversary function jointly organised by different groups together with families of Lungnila Elizabeth were performance of religious rituals and offering of floral tributes to the photograph of Lungnila Elizabeth.
The gathering also observed a two minute silence in honour of the departed soul which was followed by presentation of hymns.
Many speakers who addressed the gathering called upon the people to prevent such bestial and gruesome crimes like the murder of baby Lungnila Elizabeth.
A similar death anniversary function was also held at Kyamgei Heibong Makhong under the aegis of Kanglei Sports Association (Kangleisa) .
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The function was attended by teachers, students/players of the Kanglei Sports Association and people of the locality.
Speaking at the occasion, Kangleisa advisor Kh Inaoba said that the death anniversary function of Lungnila Elizabeth would be organised every year.
Lungnila Elizabeth, then reading in class III at Little Flower School was abducted from the gate of her school on November 4, 2003 when she was just 12 years old.
She was found murdered in the most brutal manner eight days later at Tera Sadokpam.