RPF condoles demise of former cadre
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 25 2022: Apart from paying homage and revolutionary tribute, the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) organised condolence meets at all its units, departments and stations on the demise of Shonggam (Kaka) alias Lokchingwang of Wangoo Ahallup Awang Leikai, who succumbed after prolonged illness on Saturday in his home.

He was 76 years of age.

Informing his real name is Loitongbam Biradhaja, son of Loitongbam Kharajao Meitei and Meipakpi, a statement of the RPF said he joined the outfit in 1993 at the age of 50 and was given honorary discharge by the outfit on June 4, 2010 .

Despite joining the outfit at the age of 50, Shonggam completed PLA's Basic Military Training on April 15, 1996 and outfit's War Office allotted him Army No 0997 .

Describing Shonggam as vigorous, fresh and hard-working revolutionary, who executed assigned tasks successfully all the time, the statement issued by assistant publicity secretary Bangkim said Shonggam always advocated for a united Manipur without any differentiation of hills and valley people.

It also said that Shonggam steadfastly worked for the motherland till his last breath.

The outfit also shared pains and sorrow Shonggam's bereaved family, relative and well-wishers.

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