SOHA, OCT 30:
Late Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Wangroi Lowang of the 1st Indian Reserve Battalion (IRBn), Namsangmukh, Deomali, was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour with full state honours during his final rites at his native village of Soha in Tirap district on Friday.
Lowang, 47, passed away on October 26 at Aditya Hospital and Diagnostics in Dibrugarh, Assam. He was serving in the 1st IRBn and was also the traditional village chief of Soha. He was the son of Late Samthong Lowang.
According to information provided by his family, his health suddenly deteriorated while he was on duty at Uggeng village under Boleng in Siang district. His colleagues initially rushed him to Boleng Hospital, from where he was referred to Pasighat and subsequently shifted to Dibrugarh for advanced medical treatment. However, he succumbed to his illness despite medical intervention.
During his service career, Lowang discharged his responsibilities with sincerity and dedication. His demise has left his family, colleagues and the people of Soha in mourning.
The ceremonial farewell was attended by police personnel, administrative officials, dignitaries, well-wishers and villagers. Those present included Assistant Commissioner Indira Thomuong Riba, Soha Circle Officer Toko Kacha and Range Forest Officer Diwang Lowang.
Senior police officials who attended the Guard of Honour included 1st IRBn Commandant Sukhraj Katewa, IPS; Tirap Additional Superintendent of Police R. Khomrang; 1st IRBn Assistant Commandant Gomjam Ete, APPS; the Sub-Inspector of Boleng Police Station; and the Officers-in-Charge of Deomali and Soha police stations, along with other police personnel.
The ceremonial tribute reflected the Arunachal Pradesh Police Department’s recognition of Lowang’s dedicated service to the force and his contributions to society.
Besides his professional responsibilities, Lowang was respected by the people of Soha for his leadership and commitment to community welfare as the village’s traditional chief. His contributions to maintaining social harmony and serving the community will be remembered by the villagers.
He is survived by his mother, wife, a son aged 20 and a daughter aged 15.
His demise is a loss to the Arunachal Pradesh Police fraternity and the people of Soha, who remember him for his service and dedication.
