Manipur group appeals for dignified return of Air India crash victims

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has issued a public appeal urging community members, civil society groups, and local organisations to come together in receiving the mortal remains of two Manipuri women who tragically lost their lives in the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI 171 on June 12.

- STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE

Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma and Namlunthem Singson were among the victims of the ill-fated flight bound for Gatwick, London, which crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.

Their untimely deaths have cast a shadow of grief across Manipur, sparking spontaneous outpourings of sorrow, including candlelight vigils and interfaith prayer meetings across districts.