Four UKNA Cadres Laid to Rest

The mortal remains of four United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadres, who were killed by security forces on November 4 at Khanpi village under Henglep Sub-Division, Churachandpur, were laid to rest at the Kuki Khanglai Lawmpi Cemetery, Tunom Village.

The burial ceremony was conducted after the completion of necessary legal procedures and post-mortem reports.

Prior to the burial, a condolence service was held at the KKL Complex, IB Road, in the presence of the bereaved families, Kuki-Zo civil society organisations, and members of the public. Representatives from the Kuki Inpi, Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum, Joint Philanthropic Organisations, and KKL GHQ delivered speeches during the condolence programme.

Before the burial service, the streets of Churachandpur town wore a deserted look, as the majority of business establishments and schools remained closed following a shutdown imposed by the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum from 12 noon until the conclusion of the burial.

The UKNA cadres who were laid to rest on Thursday were:

Thanglenlal Kipgen (18), son of (L) Holkhomang Kipgen, from S. Molhoi

Thangminlal Haokip (17), son of Seikholet Haokip, from Jangngoulen

Alex Zammuanlal Simte (19), son of Thawnbiakthang Simte, from Pamzal

Ginlenjohn Haokip (18), son of Seikholun Haokip, from Thangshi Village.