Last rites of slain men performed
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, July 05 2023:
Last rites of three village volunteers killed by Kuki militants in Khoijumanti recently have been held at their native place today.
Family members claimed the mortal remains of the three martyrs, Ningombam Ibomcha Meitei, Haobam Ipocha Meitei and Naorem Rajkumar from RIMS mortuary today.
When their mortal remains were being brought to Khoijumantabi, people came out from their house along Tiddim road and paid their respect.
People of Nambol, Oinam, Keinou, Bishnupur, Ningthoukhong, Thinungei, Phubala, Moirang and Kumbi etc came out on the road and paid floral tributes.
It may be noted that the three village volunteers were killed in a brutal attack launched by the Kuki militants on the intervening night of July 1 and 2.Three other civilians including a woman were also hurt in the attack.
They were staying the night at a post set up to protect their village, Khoijumantabi from Kuki militants.