Covid claims scribe

    25-Jul-2021
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IMPHAL, Jul 24 : Staff reporter of eveninger Imphal Times, Lairenjam Bijen Singh passed away yesterday after battling COVID-19.
He is the second scribe to fall prey to the virus. Earlier, Ukhrul correspondent of the Aja daily Thotshang Shaiza passed away too.
Condoling the demise of Bijen, IPR Minister, Th Biswajit Singh said that his demise will leave an irreparable void and is a big loss for the media fraternity of Manipur.
He also extended condolences to the bereaved family, friends and associates.
Lairenjam Bijen Singh, son of Lairenjam Muhindro Singh of Sagolband Tera Sapam Leirak is survived by his wife and daughter.
As a mark of respect to the departed soul, AMWJU observed silence for two minutes during a condolence meeting today.
Members of AMWJU also offered floral tributes to the deceased.
The All Jiribam Working Journalists' Union also mourned his demise.