Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 07:
A twenty four year old youth was killed when -some youths attacked him near Keikhu Kabui Village five Kms north of Irilbung PS last, night at around 8, said sources.
The deceased youth has been identified as one Oinam Bikram (24) s/o O Kumar of Naharup Mayai Leikai.
Sources said that Bikram and five other friends were attacked by some youths led by Nongthongbam Amarjit (24) s/o Samjai of Kongba Nongthongbam Leikai near Keikhu village last night while going to see a drama played at Kongba Bazar.
Bikram's friend however managed to escape from the attackers with some minor injuries.
Efforts to arrest N Amarjit have proved futile as he has gone into hiding, said sources.
Injuries suspected to have been caused by stones were found on Bikram's head.
Meanwhile clubs and meira paibis of Naharup Gram Panchayat have formed a JAC Against the Killing of O Bikram and resolved to take up fitting action against the killers.
The JAC also resolved to demand a sum of Rs 10 lakhs as ex-gratia and added that the body of the deceased will not be taken back until and unless their demands are met.
Irilbung police have registered a case in connection with the incident.
Even though post mortem was conducted on the victim's body today, family members have refused to take back the body demanding justice.
According to another report, a 26 old youth motorcyclist was killed when he collided head on with an NV scooter in front of the M-Sector Kanglapat this morning at around 9.30.The victim has been identified as Thokchom Nanao (26) of Khangabok Part III.
He was immediately rushed to RIMS but was referred to JN Hospital as he sustained head injuries.
Th Nanao passed away at JN Hospital at around 11.30 am.
The victim's body was handed over to family members after post mortem at RIMS.
Meanwhile, the identity of the bullet riddled body I which was found at Wangthrok under Moirans PS yes terday morning was established today.
The victim has been identified as Thokchom BBunti alias Angakpa (19) of Wabagai Mairengbam Leikai.
Sources said that the victim had been missing after going out to see a drama twenty seven days back.