Last rites of havaldar Kiran performed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, May 29 2023:
The last rites of Thoubal district commando haval-dar Thokchom Kiran, who got killed in a shoot-out between police commandos and Kuki militants at Laiching in Ka-kching district on Sunday, was conducted at his native place - Wangjing Heitup Pokpi on Monday.
After the post mortem at JNIMS mortuary, the mortal remains of Thokchom Kiran were brought to 1st MR campus where a wreath laying ceremo-ny was conducted by the state government.
Then his lifeless body was brought to his native place with hundreds of people lining up along NH 102 to offer candle light tribute as mark of respect to the departed soul.
The com-mando was also received at Thoubal district police head-quarters where the personnel led by SP Jogeschandra Hao-bijam offered floral tributes.
Speaking to media, SP Jo-geschandra remembered Kiran as a brave soldier committed to his duty.
His selfless sacrifice in serv-ing the people will always be honoured by Thoubal district police and commando units, the SP said.