Murder triggers bandh along Imp-Moreh road
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 06 2017:
Locals of Khangabok Khullakpam Leikai blocked Asian Highway 1 (Imphal-Moreh road) for more than 5 hours today, condemning the brutal killing of one Elangbam Shyamo of the locality .
Elangbam Shyamo (50) s/o (L) Elangbam Kumar of Khangabok Part-I Khullakpam Leikai , was found dead with multiple knife wounds on his body at around 10.30 pm yesterday, at a nursery farm at Lilong Chajing Mamang Leikai, under Singjamei Police station, where he used to work .
The angry locals took the protest to the streets today morning and blocked all traffic along the road .
However, a team of police led by Thoubal SP, K Meghachandra reached an agreement with the protesters and normal traffic resumed at around 1.30 pm .
A public meeting was also held at Khangabok Maning Leikai Bazar and a JAC was formed to demand swift justice for the deceased, appropriate ex-gratia from the State Government and a Government job for a surviving family member of the victim .
The JAC also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister regarding the incident .
According to a reliable source, Singjamei police have nabbed a suspect in connection with the crime.