The mortal remains of Moanungsang Walling which arrived Nagaland on Thursday, June 27.
DIMAPUR, JUNE 27 (MExN): The mortal remains of Moanungsang Walling was brought home today. It was flown by air from Srinagar reaching Dimapur by an Air India flight at around 12:30 pm.
Twenty-seven year-old Naik Walling was one among eight soldiers who were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Srinagar on June 24.
Senior officers from the Army’s 3 Corps, the Dimapur district administration, relatives and well-wishers received the coffin at the airport where a brief memorial service was held. MLA, Dr. Longrinuken and former minister Chubatemjen were the dignitaries present. Following the memorial service, the body was later taken to his native village – Khar in Mokokchung, where the last rites will be conducted.
CM announce ex-gratia
Meanwhile, the government of Nagaland has announced monetary gratuity to the family of late Moanungsang Walling. The ex-gratia amounting to Rs. 2 lakhs was announced by the Chief Minister.
