PAC, family observe Pravish Chanam's 3rd death anniversary
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 09 2020:
The 3rd death anniversary of Pravish Chanam was observed at Uripok Achom Leikai today.
The death anniversary arranged by People Action Committee (PAC) against the brutal killing of Pravish Chanam of Uripok Achom Leikai at Greater Noida, UP and family members of the deceased by complying to SOPs for COVID-19 was attended by leaders of different CSOs and meira paibi lups such as WASADEV, KIL, AMUCO, YFPHR, YACPIP etc.
The gatherings paid floral tributes to the photograph of late Pravish Chanam.
It may be mentioned that Pravish Chanam went missing while attending a musical concert at Greater Noida, UP on September 8, 2017 .
He was found dead the following day and cremated by UP police on September 13, 2017, without informing the family members.
On the occasion, convenor of the PAC, L Bichu Sharma said that the family members, as well as the committee, have faith in the investigation being carried out by the CBI for delivering justice to the deceased.
"Due to the COVID crisis, the CBI could not proceed ahead with the investigation, however, we have been informed that the investigation is in full swing and there are new developments which are confidential and cannot be put before the public domain," he added.
The convenor also appreciated the contribution of local clubs, CSOs, meira paibis and individuals for supporting the movements, and informed that PAC will update the status of the case from time to time to the people of Manipur.
Father of Pravish Chanam, Chanam Jugindro opined that involvements of organ traffickers in his son death cannot be ruled out.
Though relatives of Pravish, including his older brother, submitted a missing report to every Police Station in the district concerned on September 8, 2017, the police cremated the lifeless body on September 13 as unclaimed, the father stated adding that the police informed them of their son cremation only on September 14 that year.
Considering the nature of death, it is very likely that his organs were removed for trafficking, he continued.