Martyrdom do not go wasted.
'New Manipur' ---- "a land of gems" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sept 13th ....
'each citizen - a Mani ... that's GEM !
The violence and ethnic-clash hit state shows the way ... a completely new way ....
SOLIDARITY MARCH
with the Assam Rifles !!
Candle Light vigil and floral tribute to pay homage to the bravehearts organised by about 150 natives and Meira Paibi volunteers of Singjamei at Singjamei Chowk
Candle light March held at Chandrakong
Similar demonstration and floral tributes reported from Zila Sainik Kalayan Board office complex Chandel
and also in Tengnoupal district HQ
Lamka /Churachandpur:
Candlelight Vigil and Solidarity March for Martyred Assam Rifles Soldiers
Thousands of Kuki-Zo people and other residents of Lamka (Churachandpur) turned out in a massive show of solidarity, holding a candlelight vigil and peace march to honor the Assam Rifles soldiers martyred in Sept 19 ambush.
The solemn procession began at the Public Ground of Hiangtam Lamka and made its way to the Peace Ground in Tuibong, reports said.
With moist eyes and with candles in hand, participants—men, women, and youth alike—walked in silence, carrying banners and the national flag.
The sea of lights through the streets symbolized mourning, resilience, and a collective commitment to stand with the armed forces.
The tribute comes a day after suspected valley-based insurgent groups ambushed an Assam Rifles convoy in Nambol, resulting in the martyrdom of two soldiers and leaving five others critically injured.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the region, heightening grief and concern among the people.
Community leaders, student organizations, church bodies, and civil society representatives joined the march. Speakers described the soldiers as martyrs whose ultimate sacrifice upheld peace and national security, urging the community to remain united in honoring their memory.
The solemn program concluded at the Peace Ground with prayers and messages of gratitude for the bravery of the soldiers, reinforcing the spirit of unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.
The 'friendship and brotherhood' of Assam Rifles with local population is legendary.
By its history it has never been in search of a township to settle or set up its camps. Rather the townships have most of the time - if not all - developed around the Assam Rifles camps.
These have been the case in towns like Kohima, Wokha, Mokokchung in Nagaland, Imphal in Manipur, Serchip and Aizawl in Mizoram, Shillong in Meghalaya and also several rural hamlets.
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