Imphal, May 12: The All Manipur Working Journalists Union Manipur condoled the sudden demised of the News editor of the DDK Imphal Robert Biate in an unfortunate incident yesterday.
          According to a press statement issued by the AMWJU, the standing committee of the uinon in its special meeting observed condolence prayer in connection with th death of the News editir of DDK Imphal this afternoon at Manipur press club by oberving two minute silence to let his soul remian peace in God’s place.
The statement further mentioned that, the special meeting of standing committe of the AMWJU this afternoon praised the contributions and sincere efforts made by the deceased Robert Baite while his in the active service in the feild of the journalism in the state and later expressed the share of pains and sorrows felt by the family and  well wishers on his demised.

The statement of the, AMWJU further mentioned that, the special meeting of the standing committee of the union this afternoon which was presided by the president of the AMWJU, Khogendra Khomdram annonimously resolved to appoint A Mubi editor of local Daily as a member of the standing committee.
Likewise joint secretary

AMWJU, N Philip wold be appointed as secretary of the AMWJU for the current term following the resignation of AMWJU general Secy Y Henery from his post on moral ground which he failed to accept further despite of appeal to retian his charge by the recent general body meeting of the union  the  statement added.

In another release the State Level Kut Committee (SLKC), Manipur in a statement deeply condoled the sudden and untimely demise of Robert J. Baite, IIS, News Editor of DDK Imphal.

It said that Robert J. Baite was an active member of the SLKC on May 11. His selfless and immense contribution towards success of KUT in the past shall ever remain a guiding light for future generations of our society, the SLKC said while sharing the grief and sorrow of the bereaved family and praying for his soul to rest in peace.

~ Imphal Free Press