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Sr. Yaruingam, also known as S Angam, was born in 1935, the youngest among five children of Chilang, a Pastor, and his wife Varamla, a housewife, in the village of Somdal in Manipur. He graduated from St. Anthony’s College in Shillong. In 1964, he married Rv. Kareiphy, the daughter of Rv. Nganaongai, who served as the headman of Somdal village.

In 1965, Yaruingam joined the Naga National Council (NNC), a political organization of the Naga people. He played a significant role as Secretary to the Prime Minister (Ato Kilonser), Kughato Sukhai, during the final round of talks with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1967. Following the breakdown of peace talks, he was arrested in Burma while en route to China. He endured imprisonment in Rangoon and was later transferred to Tihar Jail in New Delhi. Upon his release, he served as the Member Secretary of Somdal NK Higher Secondary School Board and contested in the Manipur Legislative Assembly election in 1974, albeit unsuccessfully.

In 1976, influenced by suggestions from well-wishers, feedback from prayer partners, personal connections with Th Muivah, and his love for the Naga nation, he re-entered the movement. Yaruingam, a father of five children – Phungreikhai, Raireisung, Sothing, Chansala, and the late Lt Hanthingla – held the position of Kilonser and was entrusted with various ministries. Tragically, in 1988, he was martyred in Burma during an internal coup and massacre orchestrated by the Khaplang faction.

Fondly remembered by his family and friends, Sr Yaruingam is described as a reliable, humble, wise, and generous individual.