Longdi Pabram | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 25°04′17″N93°29′42″E / 25.0714°N 93.495°E | |
Country | India |
State | Manipur |
Longdi pabram is a village in Tamenglong district of Manipur state of India. [1] It has a long history of being affected by insurgency. The village has been in national news [2] in recent years for the efforts of an Indian Army officer, DPK Pillay, [3] who has brought development and relief works at the doorsteps of the village. [4]
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