Anniversary of Mao Gate incident
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 02 2013:
The 3rd Anniversary of martyrdom of (Lt) Neli Chakho & (Lt) Dikho Loshuo would be observed on May 6 at Martyrs' Park, Mao Gate at 11 AM.
The two students were gunned down by the armed police personnel when the Naga public was carrying out a peaceful protest at Mao town against the decision of Government of Manipur to ban the visit of Th.Muivah, the Chief Naga Negotiator to his native Somdal village in Ukhrul district of Manipur .
The anniversary observance is being organised by Mao Council under the aegis of United Naga Council.
Dignitaries from the Naga Hoho, Naga Students' Federation, Naga Mothers' Association, Tribe Councils, Regional Councils and frontal organizations would be participating in the programme.