Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 25:
The dead body of the cycle rallyist, who was electrocuted during a cycle rally at Mekola area yesterday was cremated at Kekrupat here today.
He is identified as Chabungbam Bharat alias Bhagat (18) of Sagoltongba Lansonbi bazar.
The body was taken in procession from RIMS morgue to the cremation site.
The Assam Rifles authority finally allowed to cremate the body after some hiccup.
DIG LM Khaute, SP and DM Imphal West and CO 17 Assam Rifles Col Dilawar arrived at the cremation site.
The cremation was finally allowed at 4.40 pm after a meeting between the officials including Advisor (R) and the GOC 57 Mt Division.
It may he mentioned here that the Assam Rifles authority had earlier asked the State administration not to allow cremation or paying floral tribute at the Kekrupat site, saying the land belongs to the Assam Rifles.
Over the cremation site row a high level meeting was held at the office chamber of the Advisor (R) today.