Imphal, Oct 28: Manipur’s oldest social activist, and a follower of pioneer leader Hijam Irabot, Thounaojam Iboyaima, who has been honoured by the people of the state as “Father of Social Worker” passes away today morning. He was nearly 100 years old and is survived by 5 sons and 4 daughters. He was the second among 6 borthers and 4 sisters.
Th. Iboyaima has served the Manipur society at various level. He was the advisor of the All Manipur United Club Organisation (AMUCO) and also the President of the Irabot Foundation Manipur until he breath his last early today morning at his residence at Singjamei Thongam Leikai.
His last rite was performed today at Singjamei.