K Kipgen finally put to rest at Haipi
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 08 2018:
The mortal remains of Kakhokam Kipgen, popularly known as K Kipgen were laid to rest on Friday at his native place, Haipi village in Kangpokpi district.
K Kipgen passed away at Batra Hospital in New Delhi on Gandhi Jayanti at 11 pm.
Late K.Kipgen (81), survived by his wife Boishi, a son, a daughter and five grandchildren worked in various State Governments and Government of India, in different capacities and responsibilities.
He was the Chief Secretary of Manipur during his 34 years of Government service till he retired in 1996 and further was appointed Advisor to the Governor of Manipur during the President Rule (2001-2002) after his retirement from service.
He was also on the Board of several companies in various capacities.
His aged mother who is still alive drew the hearts of every mourners when she laid a bouquet of flowers over his grave.
The late IAS officer's younger brother, Thangminlen Kipgen, the National People's Party Manipur Unit president and former Minister in the Manipur Government also paid his last respect to his elder brother.
Rev.V Sitlhou after a lengthy condolence, mourning and speeches from various leaders, officials, well-wishers, friends, relatives and near and dear ones finally put to rest the mortal remains of Kaikhokam Kipgen.