In a tragic incident, a VDF personnel who fled from Moreh when the clash broke out and had been seeking refuge at a relief camp opened in Wangjing passed away after battling a prolonged illness on Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as 40-year-old Mayanglambam Inao Singh, son of late Thomba from Moreh Ward No VIII, Bazar Leikai.
According to sources, Inao was staying at the relief camp opened by the Social and Cultural Development Centre (SOCDEC) at Wangjing Kodompokpi Sports Complex.
Inao’s last rites were performed by SOCDEC at Wangjing. Members of SOCDEC led by its president Thongam Rojen Singh also observed a condolence ceremony and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace in heavenly abode.