Ireibak sub-editor succumbs to Covid
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 06 2021:
Sub-editor of Manipuri local daily 'Ireibak' Saikhom Shantikumar of Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai succumbed to Covid complications at PGI hospital, Chandigarh around 11.30 am Sunday.
He was 51 .
Shantikumar had been undergoing treatment at the hospital since January 28 due to an illness.
He, however, tested positive for Covid-19 and succumbed to its complications.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son.
Meanwhile, staffers of Ireibak convened a condolence meeting at its office located at Konung Lampak on Sunday and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
They also shared pain and grief of the bereaved family and prayed for his soul to rest in peace.
Also, All Manipur Working Journalists' Union standing committee and advisor committee lit candles in memory of the late sub-editor at the Journalists' Memorial Pillar, Manipur Press Club.
Floral tributes were also paid to the photo of the deceased scribe.