Man injured in sickle attack
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 19 2015 :
A mentally challenged person stabbed a man with a sickle and seriously injured him at Chirai Sagol Palli under Mayang Imphal Police Station in Imphal West.
The incident occurred at about 4:30 pm on Saturday.
The victim identified as Thongkhongmayum Abdul Zafar alias Yaima (55) of Paobitek Mamang Leikai has been admitted to Raj Medicity, North AOC for treatment.
The accused, Naorem Shanta (40) attacked him with a sickle in the abdomen.
Shanta is a resident of Chirai Awang Leikai.
Police sources said the victim was on his way towards home on a bicycle after attending Id-ul-Fitr prayers when Shanta stabbed him.
Police said the accused has been taken into their custody.
Meanwhile, locals of Paobitek Mamang Leikai formed a Joint Action Committee (JAC) in connection with the attack on Zafar and protested.
The JAC demanded severe punishment to the accused.