Report of vandalism denied
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 24 2012:
Denying the news report which appeared in sections of newspaper over the vandalisation of the tombstone of (L) Lalzalien Gangte at the residence of (L) Dr TS Gangte at Old Lambulane, Jail Road yesterday, one Thanglienlal Gangte, son of (L) Dr TS Gangte clarified that no tombstone has been vandalised but was uprooted with the intention to erect it at their ancestral home in Churachandpur.
Addressing a press meet at the Manipur Press Club hall today, Thanglienlal Gangte said the tombstone of (L) Lalzalien Gangte and Thangkhonieng was uprooted with an attempt to erect at their ancestral home in Churachandpur.
The correlation of tribal culture and customs in the issue by Old Lambulane Welfare Committee and Sitsuong Insung Committee was unfortunate, Thanglienlal stated while adding that the tombstone was rather uprooted to be erected in Churachandpur.