Imphal, September 24: The 4th death anniversary of late Athuan Abonmai was observed on 22th September with solemnity at the Athuan Abonmai Memorial Park in Grace Colony, Tarung, Imphal West. The commemoration was organized by the Athuan Abonmai Memorial Park Committee.
Leaders of the Zeliangrong Civil Organizations (ZCOs), park committee members, family, relatives, former ZCO leaders, colony leaders, and well-wishers gathered to pay their respects to the former president of the Zeliangrong Baudi (Assam, Manipur & Nagaland), remembered as a respected and visionary leader.
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Abonmai was abducted and assassinated on September 22, 2021, while attending a State government-sponsored programme at Tamenglong District Headquarters. The incident, which occurred in the presence of top dignitaries and officials, was attributed to miscreants suspected to be from the NSCN-IM.
At the commemoration, leaders and family members thanked the Government of Manipur for honoring commitments made in the October 6, 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), particularly the establishment of a memorial park. The foundation stone for the park was laid by then Chief Minister N. Biren Singh during Abonmai’s funeral, in the presence of ministers, MLAs, and senior officials.
Today, the Memorial Park stands not only as a tribute to Abonmai’s legacy but also as a resting and leisure space for communities in the surrounding areas.