The Patriotic Writers Forum (PAWF) of Manipur held the Dr Thiam Suresh Literary Award ceremony in Agartala, Tripura, to honor AK Sheram, a Manipuri author from Bangladesh. The event took place on Saturday after being relocated from Imphal due to Protected Area Permit (PAP) restrictions that prevented Sheram from entering the city. Naoroi Bam Khamba Luyang, the PAWF leader, explained that the organization had planned the event well in advance and Sheram had obtained his visa to India. However, local authorities denied him access to Imphal, prompting the PAWF to collaborate with colleagues in Tripura to ensure the ceremony could still proceed. The award recognizes the significant contributions of the late Dr Thiam Suresh, who was a physician, researcher, author, and social worker committed to public welfare. The award was presented to Sheram by Koram Shyam, a former minister and current Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Manipur, in a simple ceremony that underscored the importance of honoring literary contributions despite logistical challenges.