IT News
Imphal, April 26:
The proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has extended condolences over the death of one cadre each from the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), who were reportedly killed during a gunfight with Indian security forces and what the group termed as their “proxy army” on the night of April 25.
In a statement issued by RPF Assistant Publicity Secretary Bankim, it was stated that the encounter occurred around 10 p.m. in a yet-to-be-identified location. The deceased have been identified as Pathou 2nd Lieutenant Oinam Telheiba alias Landaba (36), son of O. Ranjit from Uchiwa Turel Wangma, affiliated with KYKL’s armed wing Meeyamgi Yaol Lanmee (MYL); and Lance Corporal Ahanthem Visan alias Kanglei (29), son of A. Kumarjit from Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai, who was serving under KCP’s armed wing Meeyamgi Fingang Lanmee (MFL).
The RPF stated that both cadres laid down their lives in what it described as a selfless act of sacrifice for the land and people of Manipur. The group paid tributes to the fallen and honoured their contribution to the ongoing movement.
Condolences were also extended to the bereaved families, relatives, and fellow comrades by the RPF and its armed wing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The outfit further stated that the sacrifices made would not be in vain and would be remembered as part of the broader revolutionary struggle in Manipur.
