World War II museum opened
Source: The Sangai Express

Thoubal, May 09 2014 : The World War 2 Memorial Foundation (WW2 MF) opened a museum for public display with a simple function held today at its office located at Phaipijang near Pallel in Chandel district.

During the function, after praying and dedicating the museum to the almighty by Rt.

Rev.Paothang Haokip, vice-chairman of All India Christian Council, Ann Haokip (IFS) opened the museum by cutting the ribbon and inspected the war related relics which were collected and displayed by the foundation as a part of preserving the world history.

While speaking at the function, Ann Haokip, the Indian Foreign Service cadre who is presently undergoing training, expressed her gratitude for being invited to open the museum of World War 2 .

She also assured to extend all possible assistance and wished the foundation a great success in their future endeavours.

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Rev.Paothang Haokip while interacting with the foundation members said that it is the historic moment for him to be able to take part in the opening programme of World War 2 Museum set up by the foundation.

He also said that it is very significant to open the museum in and around Pallel as Pallel was a strategic and very significant place during the World War II.

The World War 2 Memorial Foundation is a registered body formed by like minded people with an objective to preserve the historic sites and relics of WW2 as well as to promote peace by creating awareness on the impacts of war.

Since its inception during the last few months, the foundation members explored and excavated some sites where heavy encounter took place between the Allied forces and the Japanese Army of the Axis forces including the Indian National Army during World War 2.And with the objective of attracting tourist in the state, the foundation members also surveyed the world war 2 related site to set up tourist spots.

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