NAHARLAGUN, Sep 18: The North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India in collaboration with the Directorate of Art & Culture, Government of Arunachal Pradesh today paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighters of the state— late Matmur Jamoh and late Moje Riba at MPCC, Naharlagun, commemorating the 75th year of Independence under the banner of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav. Memento and Certificate were given to the next of kin of the late freedom fighters as recognition of their supreme sacrifice.
Late Matmur Jamoh, a native of Yagrung village with his team of 7 members had assassinated Noel Williamson, who was the then Assistant Political Officer of Sadiya and Dr Gregorson on 31st March 1911 along with their entire entourage of sepoys and porters at Komsing and Pangi village respectively. This incident led to the famous Anglo-Abor of 1911. Eventually Jamoh alongwith Lomlo Darang and Bapok Jerang were given life imprisonment and sent to Kala Pani in Andaman & Nicobar Islands and never returned. Late Jamoh had fought against the slavery policy of the British.
Late Moje Riba had first hoisted the national flag in the state on 15th August 1947 at Dipa village in Lower Siang district.
Born in 1890 (approx) to Late Gomo Riba in Dari village, Moje Riba joined the Indian National Congress  (INC) in the 1920s and participated in many freedom movements for which he was jailed in the 1930s possibly at Sadiya or Pasighat. In the late 1930s, he was appointed as the President of INC for Arunachal Pradesh (then North Eastern Frontier Tract, NEFT). He was the recipient of “Tamra Patra" from the government of India. He expired on 22nd January 1980.
Minister for Cultural Affairs, Taba Tedir who graced the occasion as the chief guest said, “There are many unsung heroes of the freedom struggle in Arunachal and their names need to be brought to light, which would be done under various programmes of Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav.” He also expressed gratitude towards the Department of Art and Culture and the North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur for organizing the function and for giving recognition to the freedom fighters of the state.
Earlier a beautiful cultural display of folk dances of both Adi and Galo tribes were also showcased along with Adi and Galo patriotic songs dedicated to both the freedom fighters.
 Secy Cultural Affairs Remo Kamki, as the Guest of Honour also spoke on the occasion, Deputy Secy Art & Culture Mabi Taipodia Jini, Director IPR, Director Art & Culture and other officials were also present.

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