Jowai, Dec 30: The Kiang Nangbah Iasiat Khnam Memorial Society (KNIKMS) on Friday observed the 160th Death Anniversary of Woh Kiang Nangbah at Synku Ksiar Jowai.

Jowai MLA Wailadmiki Shylla was the Chief Guest while the Dolloi of Elaka Jowai Puramon Kynjing was the guest of honour in the presence of MDCs of JHADC.

Puramon Kynjing narrated the story and life of Kiang Nangbah. As to what made him lead the resistance against the British, it was because of the house tax that was levied on each household of Jowai town.

He further elaborated on the vicious acts committed by the British soldiers especially when it comes to the cremation of the dead, and other religious ceremonies performed by the Niamtre faithful during the tyrant reign of the Britishers.

Wailadmiki, while delivering the speech, thanked the KNIKMS for observing this day every year and urged the people to preserve the culture of the Pnar People.

He stated that during the Assembly sessions he speaks not only about the people of the Jowai Constituency but also about the Jaiñtia Hills too.

He also reminded the need to have a museum on the life and struggle of Kiang Nangbah.

During the event, prizes were also distributed to winners of various competitions organised by KNIKMS.