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Arunachal: Anglo-Abor War Memorial statue unveiled at Kekar Monying by Dy CM

Itanagar, Aug 31 (UNI) Paying a befitting tribute to the state’s unsung heroes, Arunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Thursday unveiled the 1911–12 Anglo-Abor War memorial statue, commemorating the brave Adi warriors at Kekar Monying, Kebang village in Siang district.
"This memorial commemorates the Battle of Kekar Monying, which played a pivotal role during the Anglo-Abor War 1911–12, where the Adi warriors stood against the British forces. The memorial pays tribute to the Adi martyrs, war heroes, and all those who endured hardships during the war lasting over three months, including the elderly, women, and children," a statement from the Deputy CM’s office said.
At the statue unveiling event, Mein highlighted the efforts of the research team of Rajiv Gandhi University (RGU), mostly professors, towards uncovering the stories of over 220 Unsung Heroes of Arunachal Pradesh. The focus was on narratives from the Anglo-Khamti, Anglo-Wancho, and Anglo-Abo Wars.
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