Rally demands justice
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 22 2020:
Another mass rally was taken out today at Langdum demanding befitting punishment of all the culprits involved in the killing of Arambam Ranjan who worked as a security personnel of the Writer Safeguard Private Limited, a cash replenishment agency.
Marching from Langdum, the protesters tried to storm the residence of Kongkham Brojen (40) at Bamon Kampu who has been named as a prime accused of the murder cum robbery case.
However, they were blocked by Imphal East District Police at Langdum Lamkhai.
As a heated altercation ensued between the two sides, the Keirao Bitra SDO came to the scene and made all attempts to thwart any unwanted incident.
Later, the two sides came to an understanding and the protesters were allowed to march till Irilbung Bridge before turning back.
Notably, 37-year old Arambam Ranjan of Langdum but staying at Khuga Tampak Zouveng was shot dead at Churachandpur district headquarters by some individuals on September 4 before robbing Rs 1.15 crore.
Churachandpur District Police have already pulled up three individuals including Kongkham Brojen in connection with the murder cum robbery case.