Dimapur, Jan. 3: The Head Gaon Bura (GB) of Samaguri Garo Village, Abril Sangma passed away on January 2 after a prolonged illness. He left behind four sons, six daughters, several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Born on April 1, 1929, late Abril Sangma was the founding pioneer of Samaguri village which was established in 1950. He was also the founding president of the Nagaland Garo Tribal Council (NGTC) formed in 1991. He served as the Head GB of Samaguri Village from 2007 till his demise.
As the NGTC founding president, he spearheaded several movements for the uplift and development of the Garos in Nagaland. He was also an elderly and respected member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Samaguri Garo village.
The funeral service of late Abril Sangma was conducted at his native village Samaguri on January 3 which was blessed by Rev. James Thoppil, Bishop of Nagaland. The minister for the funeral service was Rev. Fr. Chacko and was also attended by Rev Fr. PJ Thomas.
Meanwhile, NGTC has condoled the demise of Abril Sangma stating his demise was a great blow to the political as well as administrative betterment of not only Samaguri Garo village but also for the NGTC and the Garos of Nagaland as a whole.
NGTC has conveyed condolence to the bereaved family members and prayed for the departed soul to rest in peace.
