'Lift of Imphal Siege' recalled
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 22 2014:
"Lift of Imphal Siege ", an important event of the Battle of Imphal that took place at Milestone 109, Kangpokpi on 22 June 1944 was commemorated at Kangpokpi today.
The commemorative function was organised jointly by 2nd World War Imphal Campaign Foundation and Manipur Tourism Forum as part of the ongoing three- month long observance of the 70th Anniversary of Battle of Imphal WW-II.
Local community leaders, youths and war enthusiasts were among others who were present on the occasion, during which many speakers described 'Lift of Imphal siege as a very significant event that had a major impact on the Battle of Imphal and signalled the defeat of Japanese.
It may be noted here that the three-month long commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Battle of Imphal began on March 23, 2014 and would conclude on June 28, 2014 .
Before the grand concluding functions, the organizing committee would be organizing a Trekking expedition on historic Silchar Track from Lamdan to Laimaton on June 25 .