Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü (11 March 1947 – 17 September 2017) was an Indian public and student leader. He also served as the vice-president of the Naga People's Front.[1]
Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü | |
|---|---|
| Vice President of Naga People's Front | |
| In office May 2013 – September 2017 | |
| President of Naga Students' Federation | |
| In office October 1973 – October 1974 | |
| President of Angami Public Organization | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü 11 March 1947 Viswema, Naga Hills District, Assam Province, British India (Now in Nagaland, India) |
| Died | 17 September 2017 (aged 70) Kohima, Nagaland, India |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | John Government High School |
Early life edit
Zaku Zachariah Tsükrü was born on 11 March 1947 to an Angami Naga family from Viswema.[2] Tsükrü did his early education from John Government High School in Viswema and later completed his graduation from St. Anthony College in Shillong.
Career edit
Tsükrü served as president of Naga Students' Union, Shillong. Later, he served as the President of the Angami Public Organization and the Naga Students' Federation.[3][4]
In May 2013, Tsükrü was appointed as the vice-president of the Naga People's Front.[5]
Death edit
Tsükrü passed away on 17 September 2017 at Kohima's Bethel Medical Centre, aged 70.[6]
References edit
- ^ "NPF senior Vice President Zaku Tsukru passes away". The Morung Express. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "A memorable funeral service for late Zaku Zachariah". Nagaland Post. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "CM, Dr. Shürho, Rio condole Tsukru's demise". Nagaland Post. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "NSF, ASU, AYO mourn Zaku Tsukru's demise". The Morung Express. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "NPF central office bearers' new assignment". Nagaland Post. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
- ^ "Nagaland: Condolences pour in over demise of NPF senior VP Zaku Tsukru". The Northeast Today. 18 September 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2023.