Imphal, May 27: Chief of the Longa Koireng Village, Sadar Hills (W), Senapati District under Saitu Assembly Constituency, S. Sokhel Koireng passed away as a result of his prolong illness on early morning of May 26. He was 78 years old. He was born on 24th December 1937 at Longa Koireng to the late S. Kipchuong and Late Sonei. He is survived by three sons, two daughters and eight grandchildren.
The funeral service held yesterday at his residence was administered by Rev. YL. Rocky, Pastor of the Longa Koireng Baptist Church. IFCD Minister Ngamthang Haokip, ADC Member of Sadar Hills Johny Gangmei, along with leaders of the community attended the funeral service.
He is the first person in the village to serve as the State Government Employee who joined as a Teacher on 3rd February 1961 and retired on 31st March 2001.
