Ziona, head of world’s largest family, finally laid to rest 4 days after death

Aizawl: Four days after he was declared dead by doctors, Zionnghaka (77), well known as Ziona, the patriarch of what is believed to be the world’s largest family consisting of nearly 200 members, has been finally laid to rest at his village in Serchhip district in Mizoram on Thursday, a local leader said.

The mortal remains of the leader were buried in a grave specially arranged for him at the community’s sacred place near his mansion, Chhuanthar Tlangnuam village council president Ramzauva said.

The funeral of the Chhuanthar community chief was held at his residence “Chhuanthar Run” in Bawktawng’s Chhuanthar Tlangnuam under strict COVID-19 protocols, he said.