YUK mourns

Dimapur, Feb. 25: Yimchunger Union Kohima (YUK) has mourned the sudden and tragic demise of Rev. M. Hankiu and his father M. Mongso, colleague and former Church & Mission secretary, who succumbed to injuries in a vehicle accident on February 24 at Dimapur. YUK stated that Rev. Hankiu had faithfully laboured for fruitful 18 years in YBBA from 1998 to 2016. He was also first among the tribe to seek foreign education in theological studies in Philippines and the community placed him in high regard for his dedication in Church Ministry and social uplift of Yimchunger. The union also expressed anguish and pain at the demise of M. Mongso who also succumbed to injuries and passed away at Referral Hospital Dimapur on February 25. YUK lamented that the community has lost talented, dedicated and gifted leaders. It conveyed condolences to the bereaved family members and prayed for solace in this time grief.