NIA to probe Seigunlal Misao murder case
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, April 02 2023:
The state government would be transferring the murder case of Seigunlal Misao of Motbung Model Village, who was shot dead near his residential gate on March 25 evening, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) .
PRO, Manipur Police issued a statement in this regard on Sunday informing about the state government's decision to transfer the investigation of the case, FIR No 11(3)2023 of Gamnom Sapermeina Police Station to NIA for expeditious investigation and early disposal of the case in public interest.
Mention may be made here that two unknown motorcycle-borne persons shot him dead at his gate and fled the scene in the night of March 25.Later, the armed NRFM claimed responsibility for the killing while stating that he was awarded capital punishment for his involvement in drug peddling.
However, family members, residents of his locality and different sections of the society rejected the allegation and demanded justice.