KANGPOKPI — The Bungpi-Ihang Defence Committee (BIDC) has issued a formal condolence message following a fatal armed assault on Mullam village that resulted in the deaths of two Kuki-Zo village volunteers.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, April 24, has sparked a wave of grief and tension across the district. According to the BIDC statement, the volunteers were killed while defending the village from an attack allegedly carried out by Tangkhul militants.
The two individuals identified in the report were recognized for their "ultimate sacrifice" in protecting their community under fire:
Letlal Sitlhou (alias James Kuki): Son of Thangsei Sitlhou, hailing from K. Khonom Village.
Paominlun Haolai (alias Hitlal Kuki): Son of Paomang Haolai, hailing from Haijang Village.
The BIDC described the men’s actions as a testament to their unwavering commitment to the safety of their people. "Their loss is a profound one for the entire community," the committee noted, emphasizing that the volunteers’ courage in the face of grave danger would be remembered for generations.
In accordance with Kuki customs, both men will be honored with the title of Tahchapa, a designation reserved for those who show exceptional bravery.
The Defence Committee expressed its deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and reaffirmed its solidarity with the victims' kin during this period of mourning. Local authorities have been urged to monitor the situation as the community prepares to lay the volunteers to rest.
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