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28th RIMS Firing Memorial Day observed
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 07 2023:
Commemorating the death of nine civilians in firing by CRPF personnel at RIMS gate in 1995, RIMS Firing Victims Memorial Trust observed the 28th RIMS Firing Victims Memorial Day at RIMS Firing Victims Memorial Square on Saturday.
The observance began with offering of floral tribute to the victims.
Speaking at the main function as chief guest, RIMS medical superintendent Prof Sanjib Singh Nepram opined that though memories of such incidents gradually wane with passage of time, the RIMS tragedy is commemorated annually by the trust in honour of the victims of one of the cruellest acts against humanity.
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It was an unfortunate day for RIMS as well for a medical student of the institute also died in the firing incident, Sanjib pointed out, while praying that such tragic incidents do not recur.
In his address, Trust managing trustee Moirangthem Subashchandra lamented that the people who were killed brutally after making them stand in line were all civilians.
In order to prevent such injustice, the trust has been organising the observance event every year, he continued.
The observance was attended by UCM former general secretary Dr Kh Gourashyam, family members of victims, trust members and meira paibi among others.
A candle light vigil was also organised at RIMS Firing Victims Memorial Square as a part of the observance in the evening.
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