Source: The Sangai Express
Lamka, August 04 2010:
The family members of Bulldozer operator Rajesh have suspected foul play in connection with his death.
A resident of Bishnupur Ward no.11, Lourembam Rajesh alias Tunan (30) was found dead hanging inside the garage of the owner of the bulldozer being driven by him at Khongman Mangil Zone-II on the night of August 2.The owner has been identity as Hijam Paka.
The news of his death was reportedly conveyed to the family members at around 8 pm and it said that there where injury marks on his body which was also stained with mud.
The family members said that the news of his death was also given not by Paka but by the neighbours.
Rajesh had been reportedly called by Paka to take his salary on July 21 but he did not return home.
It is said that three months' salary have not yet been paid and the owner had not communicated with the bereaved family members in this regard.
Moreover, Rajesh was purportedly using a cable wire of vehicle to hang himself and this has raised the suspicion of the family members over possible foul play.
Meanwhile, the post-mortem examination of the body has been conducted at RIMS today.
Along with an inquest in the presence of a Magistrate, the video coverage of the whole proceeding had also been recorded.
However, the family members are yet to claim the body.
Irilbung police has registered a U/D case.