Last rites of Salaicha Akoijam Kokngam held
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 02 2023:
The last rites of Salaai Kanba Lup (SKL) chairman, Salaicha Akoijam Kokngam alias Jugindro was held at Salai Ching at Ukhongshang in Thoubal district with full honour.
The body of Kokngam was brought to Imphal Airport from Shillong and family members took it to his residence at Thoubal Mayai Leirak to perform religious rituals.
Later it was taken to Salai Ching where members of Meetei Council Moreh (MCM), World Meetei Council (WMC), Federation of Haomee (FoH), UFO Kshetrileikai Battalion,YDA Ukhongshang, YEVO Ukhongshang Mamang Leikai, Salai Kanba Lup Mayai Loishang and its units and Meira Paibi paid homage and floral tributes.
After paying the guard of honour by the members of Salaicha Youth League (SAYOL), the mortal remains of Kokngam was laid to rest.
It is worth noting that Salaicha Akoijam Kokngam played a vital role in establishing Salaai Kanba Lup and worked sincerely to safeguard the rights of indigenous people.
He passed away yesterday at the Woodland Hospital, Shillong due to a personal illness.