Tributes paid to victims of Kumbi attacks
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, July 05 2023:
People came out in large numbers on Wednesday to pay floral tributes to the mortal remains of Ningombam Ibomcha Meitei (42), Haobam Ibomcha Meitei (25) and Naorem Rajkumar (24) of Khoijumantabi village under Kumbi assembly constituency, who were killed by Kuki militants on the intervening night of June 1 and 2.The bodies were brought to their native village for performing the last rites on Wednesday with people of Nambol, Oinam, Keinou, Bishnupur, Ningthoukhong, Thi-nungei, Phubala, Moirang, Kumbi, etc., standing alongside the Tid-dim road to pay their respects to the deceased.
Speaking to media persons, Bishnupur Defence Volunteer Committee representatives urged the government to stop the violence, restore normalcy and withdraw the SoO agreement with Kuki militants for safeguard of the civilian population.