Imphal, April 23 -- Manipur observed Khongjom Day on Wednesday with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla leading hundreds in paying ritual tributes to the brave warriors who defended the then-independent kingdom against external invaders in 1891.

Governor Bhalla, along with the attendees, offered rich tributes to both known and unknown soldiers at the Khongjom War Memorial, located about 35 km from Imphal.

The rituals, followed by a guard of honor, general salute, reverse arms, and rendition of the last post, also observed two minutes' silence to honor the sacrificed.

As part of the Khongjom Day observance, Roop Mahal Theatre staged a drama depicting the historic Khongjom war, while the department released a special booklet titled Manipur Today....