Financial aid extended to victims' families
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 21 2023:
Diamond TV extended financial assistance of Rs 50,000 to the wife of Angom Basanta, who was killed while defending the territorial integrity of the state from Chin- Kuki narco-terrorists.
According to Diamond TV, Khongjom managing director James Heikrujam, the amount was pooled in by Diamond TV Donors, US North East Team, Meetei Nongshha and Diamond TV viewers including one Sa-robala from Australia, CRPF officer Wangkheimayum Nandini, Jiten Asem from France, Linthoi and her family from Kuwait among others.
While handing over the amount, James appealed to the government to take up necessary initiatives to facilitate early rehabilitation and resettlement of the displaced people.
On the other hand, Manipuri Meetei Association, Bangalore (MMAB) donated Rs 10,000 each to the wives of three persons killed in the Khamenlok incident, namely Moirangthem Ngoubi, wife of M Hemant; Laishram Ibem, wife of L Suresh; and Yumnam Tanoubi, wife of Y Sur-jitkumar.
The cash assistances were provided through Relief Committee JNIMS.