Floral tribute paid, candle lit to honour 13 martyrs
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 10 2023:
Kwakeithel Akham Leikai Chaokhat Thourang Apunba Khunai Nupi Lup organised a candle light vigil and offered floral tribute to the portraits of the 13 Meetei village volunteers in connection with the "Mangani Leihun" ritual, at Kwakeithel Akham Leikai community hall on Sunday evening.
Speaking on the side-lines of the tribute event, Lup secretary Bachaspatimayum Shantani condemned the killing of the 13 Meetei youths in the December 4 incident at Leithao village under Tengoupal district.
She conveyed that Sunday's solemn programme was observed as a mark of respect to the departed souls.
The participants also raised slogans such as, "Long Live Manipur" and "Manipur Imana Yaipharey", during the programme.
Meanwhile, candles were lit at Ibudhou Naohallai, Kakching Keithel on Sunday evening to pay homage to the 13 Meeteis who were killed on December 4 at Leithao village, Tengnoupal district, on the occasion of 'Mangani Leihun'.
Major markets of the district and shops remained shut while vehicular movement was minimal in response to the cease work appeal given to pay tribute to the 13 martyrs, whose 'Mangani Leihun' ceremony was held on Sunday at Torongthel, Andro with participation of thousands of people from across the state, including many from Kakching district.