Tarapot Phanjoubam, journalist
and former manager of PTI's bureau in Imphal, passed away. He was 63 and is survived by wife Th Jamini, a son and two daghters.
A widely-read person and writer of several books including two on Manipur insurgency, Tarapot Phnjoubam died at the Regional Institution of Medical Science hospital in Imphal on the night of June 3.
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today condoled Tarapot's death. In his condolence message, Singh said he would be remembered for his dedication to service.