Thoubal Forest division said the eviction was carried out following an eviction notice served on Friday by DFO Thoubal Th Lokendro to 71 illegal encroachers or illegal pattadars.
As a part of the 131st Khongjom Day observation, personnel of 1st MR offered gun salutes in the air to pay respects. Governor and chief minister further paid floral tributes to Paona Brajabashi where gun salutes were also offered by the MR personnel. Offerings were also offered at Khongjom river for the martyrs.
Manipur Governor La Ganesan along with CM Biren, Council of Ministers, MP Rajya Sabha, MLAs and kins of bravehearts paid tributes at the Khongjom War 1891 Memorial, Khebaching, Thoubal district.