Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday paid solemn tributes to two departed personnel of the 40th Battalion of the Assam Rifles by laying wreaths on their mortal remains during a wreath-laying ceremony held at Imphal Airport.
The Chief Minister offered floral wreaths and observed a moment of silence in honour of WO/GD Balwant Singh and Hav/GD Chandra Mohan Singh, acknowledging their dedicated service and sacrifice in the line of duty.
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A guard of honour was accorded to the departed personnel as senior officials from the Army, Assam Rifles and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) joined in paying their last respects.
The wreath-laying ceremony was attended by Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MLAs, senior civil and police officials, and high-ranking officers of the Army, Assam Rifles and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), who paid homage to the two departed personnel.
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