Seigunlal s body claimed, laid to rest
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, April 03 2023:
The body of Seigunlal Misao, who was shot dead on March 25 evening at Motbung model village and lying at RIMS mortuary, has been claimed by his family and the JAC on Monday.
Seigunlal Misao was a class XII student at Damdei Christian College who had just appeared the class XII examination conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur and the only child of Lenkhothang Misao and Lhingkhochong Misao of Motbung's Sharon Veng in Kangpokpi district.
The JAC decided to claim Seigunlal Misao's body after the government handed over investigation of the Seigunlal Misao murder case to the National Investigation Agency.
The lifeless body of Seigunlal arrived at his Motbung residence at 1pm on Monday and was laid to rest at Motbung Model village cemetery as per the Christian funeral norms.
A mourning ceremony was held at the deceased's residence which was attended by thousands of mourners from across Kangpokpi district before the funeral ceremony at the village cemetery.
Meanwhile, JAC convenor Pao-minlal Lhouvum said that handing over the case of Seigunlal Misao to the NIA by the state government demonstrated the commitment and seriousness of government under the leadership of chief minister N Biren Singh in bringing justice.
The JAC is very grateful and satisfied with the government's decision, he said, adding that the JAC has faith in the NIA and justice would be delivered soon.
According to Paominlal Lhouvum, the JAC will pursue official understanding signed with the government so that ex-gratia and compassionate appointment could be delivered soon by the government as agreed.