According to the statement, the function was observed in our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd battalions, units, transit camps as well as in a number of locations in and outside Kangleipak
TFM Desk
The proscribed Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup observed its 28th Martyrs’ Day (Athoubasinggi Ningsing Numit), also Known as “August Taranipal ” on Wednesday.
In a statement issued on the occasion, outfit’s secretary, publicity and research A Yaiphaba said, “Every year, on August 18, we observe this day. We observe the day this year with a tribute to the Kanglei revolutionaries who sacrificed themselves to dismantle Indian colonialism and establish an independent socialist society for the Kanglei people.”
According to the statement, the function was observed in the outfit’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd battalions, units, transit camps as well as in a number of locations in and outside Kangleipak.
However, due to the covid-19 pandemic now ravaging countries around the world, the event was observed only for symbolic reasons as opposed to in the past, it added.