Many condemn killing of Anand
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 01 2023:
The Sainik School Imphal and many organisations including the Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) have strongly condemned the "cowardly act" of killing Chingtham Anand Kumar, SDPO Moreh.
Principal Sainik School Imphal in a statement said Ch Anand Kumar was an alumnus (1985 batch) of the school.
Ch Anand Kumar, Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Moreh was shot dead by a suspected sniper bullet yesterday while he was overseeing the construction of a helipad at Eastern Shine School ground at Moreh.
Sainik School Imphal is deeply shocked at the passing away of Ch Anand Kumar at such a promising age, said the Principal sharing the grief and pain of the family members and mourning the untimely demise of the "fallen hero" on behalf of the Sainik School Imphal fraternity.
Sainik School Imphal Alumni Association members observed two minutes of silence at the residence of Ch Anand Kumar at Haobam Marak Chingtham Leikai, Imphal West.
The association urged the Government to apprehend and take appropriate actions against culprits involved in the heinous crime.
The Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA), United Protection Committee Nambol, Mayang Imphal Social Welfare Club, Khuman United Clubs & Meira Paibis Association (KUCMA) Mayang Imphal expressed condolences and condemned the killing of Ch Anand Kumar in the strongest terms.
"We stand in solidarity with the Manipur Police Force, offering our unwavering support and strength as they navigate through this profound tragedy and continue the fight to protect India's National security from terrorists," said the Association of Meiteis in the Americas (AMA) .
SDPO Chingtham Anand's legacy of valour and dedication will serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations.
May his soul find peace, and may his family and colleagues find the fortitude to endure this immense loss, it added.
The organisations urged the Government to arrest the culprits involved in the killing of the senior police officer at the earliest.
They shared the grief and pain of the bereaved family members and prayed for the martyr's soul to rest in peace in heavenly abode.