IMPHAL, July 23, 2014 [NNN]: The body of Akha Shaloni, a 30-year-old man from Karong (originally from Tungjoy) in Senapati district, Manipur, who was brutally beaten to death in New Delhi, was brought back to his village today.
At approximately 11:30 AM, Shaloni’s remains arrived at Imphal Airport, where a large crowd gathered to receive him.
Floral tributes were paid to the late Akha Shaloni by various groups, including the Naga People's Organisation (NPO), All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), Senapati District Students Association (SDSA), All Tribal Students Union, Manipur (ATSUM), and Senapati District Women Association (SDWA), along with many well-wishers. Church leaders also offered prayers at the airport.
Following the ceremony, Akha Shaloni's body was taken to Senapati in a large convoy organized by civil organizations.
Johnny Mao, a representative of the North East Students Association in Delhi, and Abraham, president of the Poumai Students Union, expressed at the airport that the student bodies from the North East alone cannot combat the rampant racism faced by their community in mainland India. They called on both politicians and civil organizations to join their campaign against racism.
Akha Shaloni was killed by five individuals in Delhi’s Kotla Mubarakpur on the night of July 20. He had previously worked at a BPO.
PHOTOS
Rest
in Peace, Dear Brother
Our hearts are heavy with grief as we mourn.
We will fight relentlessly for Justice.
~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
North East Support Centre & Helpline
New Delhi
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