IMPHAL, April 11: The proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) in a statement made available to the media signed by its Secretary Publicity, Roben Khuman; has greeted the people of Manipur who have been a victim of colonial oppression. The Front along with its military wing, PLA recall the incident of Kodompokpi April 13, 1982 in which heroic sacrificed was made by the cadres of the Front fighting against the colonial forces; the statement said the day would remain as a historic day in the freedom struggle of Manipur. The front pays tribute to those heroes who have made indomitable sacrifice as ‘Athoubasinggi Ningsing Numit’, on April 13.
The statement asserted that the incident of Kodompokpi embodies the principled stand of the Front, of not surrendering oneself to the powerful might of the enemy. In the particular incident, the cadres of the Front got surrounded by the Indian army from all four directions. Moreover, heavy attacked was carried out from above the ground by using helicopter. The cadres fought tooth and nail till their last breath.
The Front has further appealed to all sections of the people to take out time from their busy schedule to pay tribute to the heroes who have sacrificed their lives for the motherland. Like every year the tribute will be held at the memorial site of Cheiraoching. On the same day of the evening people are appealed to offer torch at their gates. Any kind of celebrations other than those related with religious ceremonies should not be taken out, requested the statement.
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