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Funeral Held for Air India Cabin Crew Member in Manipur Hills After Nagaland Detour

Security concerns driven by Meitei-Kuki tensions led the family to receive her body in Dimapur for burial in Kangpokpi.

Lamnunthem Singson's body was flown from Ahmedabad to Dimapur on an IndiGo flight, and received by family members, community representatives, and officials at the airport.
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Members of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Kangpokpi (Manipur), said that Lamnunthiem Singson’s body will be taken to the conflict-torn state via Dimapur airport at 1.30 pm.

Overview

  • DNA testing on June 18 confirmed Lamnunthem Singson’s identity, ending a painful wait for her family.
  • Authorities flew her remains from Ahmedabad to Dimapur on June 19 before a 160 km road convoy to Kangpokpi, bypassing Imphal for safety.
  • On June 20, thousands formed a human chain along National Highway 2 and held a candlelight vigil as her funeral concluded in Kangpokpi.
  • The Manipur government offered to receive both cabin crew at Imphal airport but deferred to the families’ wishes given community distrust.
  • The body of Meitei crew member Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma remains in Ahmedabad pending DNA confirmation and repatriation.