Jamitsü Ekhüng on Friday organised a dedication programme for a memorial monolith in honour of the legendary warrior Ranphan Jami at Jonsü, Longla village in Wokha district.
The programme was chaired by E Nzanthung Jami, vice chairman of Jamitsü Ekhüng, while Rev A Khyolamo Jami, senior pastor of Purana Bazar Lotha Baptist Church, dedicated the monolith. Y Motsuthung Jami (IFS, Rtd), chairman of Jamitsü Ekhüng, unveiled the monolith and read the inscription honouring Ranphan Jami for his bravery in slaying a tiger that killed nine women in a single day.
Delivering a short speech, Vanthungo, the land owner said the memorial stone was erected with the consent of his family and the Jami clan. He urged the public to treat the site as their own property and maintain its beauty.
Phyonphyamo Nguliie, head GB of Longla village council, recalled that the site had long been known as Ranphan’s graveyard and was used as a landmark during hunting in earlier times.
Thungsemo Ngullie, head GB of Nrung Longidang village council, also affirmed that the site was the resting place of the legendary warrior.
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A member of Longla village council expressed appreciation to the Jami clan for taking the initiative to preserve the site, noting that earlier attempts by the villagers had not materialised. He said the memorial would serve as a blessing to the Lotha community.
Nrio Jami, 80, who attended the event, shared that his ancestor Ranphan Jami was laid to rest at the site centuries ago. He said the clan had been engaged in research for many years to bring the story to light and expressed joy that the long-cherished dream had finally been realised.
He noted that Ranphan Jami is remembered across the Lotha community for slaying the tiger that killed nine women, a legendary tale passed down through generations. He acknowledged the collective efforts of the Jami family, Longla village, and the land donor in making the programme a success, and invited all Lotha citizens to visit the memorial site to learn and disseminate the history of Ranphan Jami’s resting place.
