Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 26 2010:
Mortal remains of the CRPF personnel killed in an encounter with Maoists militants in West Midnapore district have been brought home today.
Constable Stephen Dangmei (26) of Sadu Khoiroi village, Churachandpur district was killed in encounter in the intervening night of September 24 and 25 at West Midnapore, West Bengal.
Born to (late) Thawanbipou Dangmei and Labunglu Dangmei, Stephen was a Constable in 184th Bn CRPF, B-Coy.
He was single.
Mortal remains of the late jawan were received at Tulihal Airport by officers and personnel of 32nd Bn CRPF (posted at Loktak), family members and relatives.
Led by Assistant Commandant of 32nd Bn CRPF SS Haokip, the CRPF jawans gave fitting tribute including gun salute while family members paid floral tributes to the deceased.
Later, a funeral service was held at Sadu Khoiroi, the deceased jawan's native village.
One Maoist cadre was also killed in the encounter which took place near Jhagram town in West Midnapore.
In subsequent operations, a number of gelatin sticks, detonators and rifles were recovered from two different places.