Jamitsü Ekhüng dedicated a monolith in memory of Lotha legend Ranphan Jami at Longla village in Wokha.
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WOKHA — Jamitsü Ekhüng held a dedication programme for a monolith in memory of Lotha legend Ranphan Jami at Jonsü, Longla village, in Wokha district on June 5, with Rev. A Khyolamo Jami, Senior Pastor of Purana Bazar Lotha Baptist Church, dedicating the monolith.
Y Motsuthung Jami, retired IFS officer and Chairman of Jamitsü Ekhüng, unveiled the monolith and read the inscription honouring Ranphan Jami for his bravery in hunting down a tiger that killed nine women in a single day, a legendary tale of courage known to Lothas.
Short speeches were delivered by Vanthungo, landowner; Pyonphyamo Ngullie, Head GB of the Longla Village Council; and Thungsemo Ngullie, Head GB of the Nrung Longidang Village Council. The speakers recounted how their ancestors revered the final resting place of Ranphan Jami, ensuring the grave remained untouched by human activities.
Nrio Jami, aged 80, who attended the event, recalled that his ancestor Ranphan Jami, a warrior of the Jami clan, was laid to rest at the site. He said the clan had been engaged in research for many years to bring the story to light, expressing joy that the long-cherished dream had finally been realised.
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He noted that Ranphan Jami is remembered across the Lotha community for slaying the tiger that killed nine women, a legendary tale passed down through generations.
He acknowledged the collective efforts of the Jami family, Longla village, and the land donor in making the programme a success and invited all Lotha citizens to visit the memorial site to learn and disseminate the history of Ranphan Jami’s resting place.