Imphal, 13 August 2016 ( Evening News ) : Manipur today paid homage to the martyrs, Thangal General and Tikendrajit who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and sovereignty of Manipur at Hicham Yaicham Pat. Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi led the people in offering tribute to freedom fighters this morning. His council of Ministers, MLAs, top civil and police officials offerred floral tribute at the Tikendrajit Memorial located at Yaiskul Janmasthan at 8 in the morning. A 2 minute silence was also observed as mark of respect to the martyrs. A gun salute was given by the personnel of Manipur Rifles on the occasion. Later, the people led by Chief Minister also paid tribute at the Thangal General Memorial in Palace Compound. The main function of the Patriots’ Day will be held at Pheidapung, popularly known as BT Park at 3 in the afternoon. Mention may be made that the British hanged Thangal General and Bir Tikendrajit at Pheidapung on August 13, 1891 for waging war against the mighty British Empire.