Many mourn loss of Manipuri girls in Ahmedabad plane crash
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 15 2025: Condolences continue to pour in from different quarters mourning the tragic loss of the two young Air India cabin crew members from the State who were among the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash.

The Air India flight bound for London with 242 people on board, including two crew members from Manipur - Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma and Lamnunthem Singson, crashed into a medical college hostel in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, soon after it took off, resulting in a devastating loss of life with only one survivor.

Expressing profound sorrow over the untimely demise of two young girls from Manipur, the Global Manipur Federation (GMF) said, "Their loss is not only a personal tragedy for their families but a heartbreaking moment for the entire Manipuri community and the nation at large" .

"These daughters of Manipur, full of promise and potential, were taken from us far too soon.

In a time when our State continues to struggle under the weight of violence and social unrest, their passing is a sobering reminder of the value and fragility of human life.

Their dreams were not ended by conflict or hatred, but by an unforeseen calamity underscoring the urgent need for peace, unity, and the protection of life in all its forms", said GMF.

Offering heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, GMF prayed, "Let this tragic moment serve as a powerful lesson for all of us in Manipur, that every life is precious, and that healing, reconcihation, and compassion must guide us forward.

The future of our children must never again be shadowed by fear or division" .

Meanwhile, in a heartfelt display of solidarity, the residents of Pebiya Pandit Leikai came together to pay their respects to Nganthoi Sharma.

Pebiya Pandit Leikai Youth Development Organisation and Youth Foundation, Pebiya Pandit Leikai jointly organised a candlelight vigil yesterday evening in remembrance of Nganthoi, who had lived with her relatives in the locality while pursuing her education.

Reflecting their deep connection with Nganthoi, the locals displayed a heart touching banner, reading, "We honor and remember the remarkable life you lived, spending your school days with friends in Pebiya Pandit Leikai" .

With heavy hearts, the residents lit candles and observed a two-minute silence as a mark of respect for the young woman.

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