Manipur: Last rites of slain soldier Serto Thangthang Kom performed with full military honours in Litan

Last rites of sepoy of Indian army Serto Thangthang Kom, Indian Army, was held at his ancestral village Litan in Chandel district, Manipur. The slain soldier was abducted on September 16 from Tarung, Neikanlong, Happy Valley, Imphal West by unknown miscreants. Later he was found dead on September 17 2023.

The last rites were conducted with full military honours and were attended by the family members, a large number of villagers and officers of Army, Assam Rifles and District Administration. He is survived by his Wife, a Daughter and a Son.

The Manipur Government on September 18 has appointed a one-man inquiry commission to unravel the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.


The Manipur State Government, through a notification dated September 18, 2023, has appointed Themthing Ngashangva, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer holding the rank of Inspector General of Police (Zone-1), Manipur, to lead the one-man inquiry commission. This commission is entrusted with specific terms of reference to ascertain the facts and circumstances leading to the incident, Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the facts and circumstances surrounding the abduction and killing, formulate findings based on the analysis of the collected evidence, provide recommendations, if any, to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.

The inquiry commission has been mandated to submit its findings and recommendations to the Manipur State Government within one month from the date of the order.