Man stabbed to death, accused nabbed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 30 2012:
A man was stabbed to death by a mentally retarded person who uses scissors to pierce the belly and chest of the victim.
The mentally retarded person has also arrested by the police.
The incident took place at around 11 this morning at Waikhong Khunjao under Thoubal district.
The deceased was identified as Thomas alias Kacholo (38) of Monshang Pantha village, Chandel but staying at Liwa Sarei village.
The accused person, who has been arrested by the police, is identified as Huidrom Raghu of Waikhong Khunjao.
According to police reports, Thomas was a friend of Sana, the younger brother of the accused.
When Thomas visited Sana this morning, he asked Raghu whether his younger brother was at home or not.
Without saying a word, Raghu stabbed Thomas with a pair of scissors on his chest and stomach.
Thomas died at the spot.
Raghu, then, rushed inside the house and locked himself up in his room.
Later, police came and arrested Raghu by breaking the door of his room.
The scissors used in the killing was also recovered by the police from the spot.
A case has been registered.
Meanwhile, irate people of Waikhong area destroyed the house of Raghu.
Later a public meeting was held in connection with the incident at Waikhong Bazaar and resolved to outcast the members of the family from the village.