Namthiurei remembered
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Tamenglong, July 20 2013 :
The 8th Death Anniversary of Late Namthiurei Abonmai, who lost his life at Irang River during the All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM) sponsored agitation against the declaration of June 18 as a state holiday by the State Government.
To mark the day, prominent leaders of Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZBM); All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM); Zeliangrong Students' Union Manipur (ZSUM); Zeliangrong Students' Union, Tamenglong District; Zeliangrong Youth Front Tamenglong Zone; etc visited the resident of Late Namthiurei Abonmai and paid floral at his tomb.
They also presented a token of love to Akhianliu, wife of Late Namthiurei Abonmei.
Namthiurei left behind his wife and five children.
They also visit the memorial stone of Late Namthiurei Abonmai located near Haipou Jadonnang park Tamenglong to pay floral tributes.
The team also observed one minute silent prayer.
Thomas Kamei, Chairman Zeliangrong Baudi Manipur and Seth Satshang, President of ANSAM were among those who spoke on the occasion.
Majabung, senior leader told this reporter that one minute silent prayer was observed in all Naga inhabited areas, including Nagaland today in remembrance of late Namthiurei Abonmai.