Man found murdered near Ukhrul old jail
Source: Chronicle News Service / Lester Makang
Ukhrul, April 11 2023:
An unidentified man was found murdered with his hands tightly bound behind his back in a secluded spot near the old central jail in Ukhrul district on Tuesday evening.
Upon receiving the report, a team of police led by SP Ningshem Vashum rushed to the spot and assessed the situation.
However, the police are yet to establish the victim's identity and are awaiting Forensic Department, Imphal personnel to examine the body that can lead to his identity and determine the time of death.
Ukhrul police have informed that the body had two bullet wounds on the head.
One injury was at the back of the right side behind the ear caused by a bullet that had entered through the right eye, near the eyebrow, while the other injury was at the back of the left side near the upper side of the ear.
The deceased's hands were found bound at the back with face covered in blood.
A bullet projectile was also recovered from the crime scene, the police said.
They further mentioned that a sum of Rs 3270 was found in the victim's pocket, while adding that the victim was of a medium build and had a tattoo on the left arm, and wore a blue armless shirt with white stripes and light grey pants.
SDO/SDM Ukhrul Block Suranjoy Maibam Singh also visited
the spot.