IMPHAL August 20: The UNLF in a release by its senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba states that a cadre of the outfit lance corporal Wangbam Thouburel alias Tony (MPA number 1817) s/o W Ibohal of Kumbi Awang Leikai passed away due to an illness on August 15.
The release states that Thouburel was a valued cadre of the outfit and was a disciplined soldier. A tailor by profession before joining the UNLF ranks, he passed on the skill to many women cadres.
On his untimely demise, the UNLF/MPLF condoles and shares the grief of the bereaved family members, it said.