Locals of Sora block NH-2
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 14 2013:
Decrying the arrest of father and son duo by police in connection with the murder of MLA Korungthang's cousin DK James, the locals of Sora have blocked the NH-2 (Imphal-Moreh Road) indefinitely from today.
The arrested persons have been identified as Thambalmayum Helim (70), s/o Jamal Ali and his son Abdul Jalal alias Irabot (30) of Sora Mamang Leikai.
They were arrested by a team of Kakching Police led by SDPO in connection with the murder of DK Moshilpha alias James on July 3 at Laiching Minou.
The locals have resolved to block the Highway unless the father and son are released and the culprits in DK James' murder are identified by the police.
On the other hand, Police clarified that the duo have been arrested to question about one mobile phone used by the accused Md Manik alias Ibothem.
Their involvement in the murder cannot be established as of now.