Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 17 2009:
The condolence service of B Sholun, chief of Litan Sareikhong village in Ukhrul district was held at around 2.30 pm today.
Sholun expired yesterday at around 3.30 pm at his residence in Litan Sareikhong at the age of 109 years.
Among others, former Minister AS Arthur, leaders of KSO (GHQ) and KSO Ukhrul district, headmen and pastors of Litan Sareikhong area comprising different communities like Kuki, Tangkhul, Meetei, Nepali, and other non-Manipuri, gathered to pay their last respect to the departed soul.
After series of condolence messages upon the demise of Sholun were delivered, the lifeless body of Sholun followed by a huge crowed was proceeded towards his grave where the last rite was performed.
Besides serving the public in different ways, Sholun is a former Deputy Chairman of Ukhrul District Council.
Having worked as a peacemaker in the area inhabited by different communities, Sholun, a committed man to his faith, was also conferred the title, "Chingsanglakpa" by one IAS officer.