LAMKA, July 18: A retired Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force and and an Ex-member of Manipur Public Service Commission, Govt.of Manipur, Wg.Cdr. Lamkhohen Misao, fondly called “Koko” meaning elder brother in Burmese language has passed away yesterday evening.
Wg.Commander Lamkhohen Misao is survived by his wife Neijalam Misao, 3 daughters, one son, one grand-son and a son-in-law.
Late. Retd.Wg.Cdr. Lamkhohen Misao was the first Indian Air Force Officer among the Kuki community.
He completed his graduation in History Honours in 1966 from DM College, Imphal. In the same year, he went to become the first Indian Air Force Officer amongst the Kukis. After his retirement, he was appointed as a member of Manipur Public Service Commission by the Government of Manipur for a term of three(3) years.
He was also the founding member and first General Secretary of Kuki Students` Organization, Manipur. Retd.Wg.Cdr. Lamkhohen Misao`s burial ceremony was conducted today at his home town Kangpokpi where the local MLA Nemcha Kipgen, Ex-MLA Thangminlen Kipgen, Haokholal Hangshing, Chairman ADC Sadar Hills, Kuki Inpi New Delhi and many other dignitaries and representatives of civil organizations also attended.