CLA Founder’s remains finally laid to rest in his village after 48 years

Lamka, June 27, 2014: The body of Tunkhopum Baite, founder of the Chin Liberation Army (CLA), was laid to rest in his native village, Panglian, on 25 June, 48 years after his death. Baite was reportedly killed by Mizo National Front (MNF) guerrillas on 5 February 1967, and his body was initially buried at the MNF Tuichang Camp in Champhai district. His remains were recently discovered in a forest near the Tuichang River along the Manipur-Mizoram border. An expedition team, including Mr Vungthan (Ex-CLA), Mr Zaihrila (Ex-MNF), and Mr Ginkhenpau, located the burial site where Baite had been laid to rest following his execution. The burial ceremony was attended by various leaders, family members, friends, and well-wishers, who gathered to pay their tributes.

~ BKT

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