Imphal, April 20 -- Manipur on Sunday observed the 83rd anniversary of the Japanese air raid at Khurai Chingangbam Mandop in Imphal, which claimed over 100 civilian lives during World War II.

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh led the homage at a programme held at the Multipurpose Hall in Khurai Thangjam Leikai in Imphal East. Floral tributes were offered in the presence of Minister Kh. Loken Singh and MLA Th. Arunkumar Singh.

The air raid on April 20, 1943, struck a religious gathering at Khurai, resulting in heavy civilian casualties. Some accounts suggest the toll may have approached 200, making it one of the deadliest incidents in Manipur during the war.

In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister said he paid tribut...