Imphal: Jiribam held a memorial service on Wednesday for 12 victims killed during the violent ethnic conflict that has gripped Manipur since May 2023. The Managing Committee of the Victims Memorial Complex hosted the event at Ningsingkhul. Mourners gathered to place floral tributes on photos of the dead.
Armed assailants carried out these attacks across the district. L. Romen Singh, the chairman of the committee, highlighted the rising toll of the violence. He specifically pointed to the November 11, 2024, attack at Jaukradhor. The tragedy claimed six lives, including three women and three minors.
Romen Singh addressed the press regarding the modest nature of this year's event. He said, "The committee is planning to establish a trust in collaboration with various civil society organisations of Jiribam to ensure that the Victims Memorial Day is observed on a larger scale in the coming years."
Organizers requested patience from the community regarding the current scale of the observance. The committee intends to work with local civil society groups to expand the memorial in the future. They are asking for public cooperation to grow the event.
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