Our Correspondent
Imphal, June 7 (EMN): Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh has mourned the demise of late Major David Manlun, 32 of 164 infantry battalion of the Territorial Army who was killed in a gunfight with militants in Mon district Nagaland on June 6, 2017.
The incident took place when a security team led by Major David Manlun went to Tijit near interior Lappa village in Mon after receiving specific information about the presence of militants there. Others three soldiers injured.“We are proud of the valour of Major David Manlun. He was a martyred for the country fighting with militants and his sacrifice will not go in vain,” CM said in a condolence message. “I pray that the Almighty gives his family the strength to withstand the irreparable loss.” The entire state and country share the sorrow of Major David’s family, friends and colleagues, it added.
Late Major David Manlun was originally from Churachandpur district Manipur however settled with his family in Shillong.
