3 youths donated rice for flood victims in Manipur

MANIPUR, JULY 29, 2015 – It was an amazing zeal which sparked off in the minds of the young. The incessant rains and floods have caused devastating affects on the low-laying villages in Lamka town, CCpur, Manipur in the past week past.

An executive member of North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH) Delhi and a social worker Mr Khamlianlal @ Khams Zotal, Miss Lynda Zou of Bahrain, and Mr Anthony Khai of USA have donated money and bought rice which was freely distributed among the flood affected villages in Manipur, especially the neglected Zou villagers. The trio led by Mr Zotal carried the rice and hand it over the village chiefs on July 27.

During the floods, the young social worker Mr Khams Zotal played a vital role in rendering a social service to the community.  He sought ‘help’ from every possible angle. His prayers didn’t go in vain.

Two Zou youths namely Mr Anthony Khai of USA and Miss Lynda Zou of Bahrain – donated 15 bags of rice and 5 bags of rice respectively.

The rice has been distributed in flood affected villages likes Zoumunuam 10 bags, New Zoveng 5 bags, and Ngulzen 5 bags.

"Many of the families were surprised and at dismayed when they saw us.  We felt pained that the concerned authority didn't take initiative. They acted as if they don't know the incident," says Mr Zotal, who called up some of his trusted friends in USA, Gulf Country, and Bahrain. These people send him money. With all the money Mr Zotal and his friends bought rice and distributed it.

Around 89 Zou villages have been severely affected while many other villages has face similar situation.

Mr Khams Zotal, alone, engaged in community service since the outbreak of floods on July 22.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal

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