Mangani Leihun of 13 'martyrs' today
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 09 2023:
Athouba 13 Ningsing Committee has appealed to the public to cease work and attend the "Mangani Leihun" ritual of the 13 fallen Meetei village volunteers to be held at Andro Torongthel, where their bodies were laid to rest, on December 10 .
In a release, Committee convenor Laishram Ningthou appealed to all sections of the society including women, students and sports persons who attended the funeral service of the martyrs and those who offered floral tributes and candle light vigil on the roadsides when the bodies were being taken to the burial site, to attend the "Manga-ni-Leihun ceremony as well.
Informing that "Shradh" or Lanna Thouram ceremony falls on December 16, the convenor urged anyone willing to contribute in organising the religious rituals of the fallen martyrs to donate through Gpay number 8416039384 under the name Laishram Ananda.
It may be mentioned here that the 13 Meetei village volunteers were found killed in an area near Leithao village in Tengnoupal district on December 4 .