Man torches own house
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 27 2021:
In an incident that is as shocking as it was bizzare, a drunken man reportedly set ablaze his own house at Bashikhong Kongba Irong under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district yesterday.
The man, identified as one Ningombam Surjit @ Naoba (41) was later picked up by Irilbung Police.
According to sources, Surjit burnt down his house after pouring kerosene all over the place at around 1.30 pm yesterday when the house was empty.
It is reported that Surjit threatened and chased the neighbours who came out to douse the fire by holding a spade.
The fire was later doused by firefighters of Manipur Fire Service.
It is said that Surjit had a history of burning down his poultry house and fougei (rice store house/room) in the past.
On the other hand, a potential candidate of the upcoming Assembly elections from Thongju Kendra, Seram Neken visited the spot and extended monetary assistance to the family members of Surjit today.