ITANAGAR, May 2: Karka Welfare Society (KWS) has deeply mourned the demise of a towering personality, Damli Yomgam, who retired as Political Interpreter (PI) in 1986. He breathed his last around 1830 hrs on April 30, in his native village, Aker Yomgam under Yomcha Division in West Siang district.
Post India’s independence, when new administration was on expansion to ungoverned territories, as PI, late Yomgam remained a key figure in institutionalising customary law in then undivided Siang district with his articulation and astute sense of judgement in settling complex disputes including murder cases. These judgements have remained a benchmark in local customary law till date.
Post 1962 war, he was instrumental in mobilising volunteers for the construction of Wak village to Liromoba via Yomcha route.
His biggest contribution to modern society was in late 60’s and early 70’s in the field of education when he foot marched from village to village in Kargu Kardi area under the present day Tirbin, Liromoba, Yomcha and Darak  administrative circle,  to mobilise villagers to send their children to school­. This led to massive expansion of modern education, the KWS said in a release. While praying for the departed soul, KWS expressed deepest condolences to the family members. 

In a condolence message, the Kargu Kardi Welfare Society, said the passing away of old generation of people with vast knowledge about growth and development of society is a great loss. The death of a legendary figure, a first-generation leader who led us from the front is a loss for the state, it said while sending heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
      She is a graduate in Science with post graduation in Sociology from University of Pune. She has been in the media industry for nearly a decade. Before turning to print business, she has been associated with radio and television.
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