KHONSA, May 23: The Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles on Wednesday paid tribute with full military honours to late Naib Subidar Wanghian Lowang at his home at Moktowa village.
A decorated soldier of the 6 Assam Regiment, Lowang died following a massive heart attack on Monday.
All the four MLAs of Tirap, Deputy Commissioner PN Thungon, SP Jitendra Kumar Meena, ZPC, CO and all ranks of 6 Assam Regiment expressed their sadness over the sudden demise of the young and brave soldier. They prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Moktowa village Chief Tewang Lowang, gaon burahs, Panchayat members and the bereaved family and relatives expressed their sincere appreciation to Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles for being present during the difficult time and extending help to the bereaved family members.