Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 04:
Strongly protesting the death of a youth who died after he was forced into a pond by unidentified gunmen yesterday evening at Hawairou Pukhri Achouba under Kakching police station, local people came out as one and blocked the Sora road today.
Post mortem of the victim, Irom Jiten alias Maikoi alias Ikoi (19) was conducted at RIMS morgue today.
The youth who did not know how to swim was kicked into the Pukhri Achouba (pond) by unidentified gunmen yesterday on charges of watching a gambling session yesterday at about 3 pm.
The body of the youth was found in the pond only after a search yesterday at 9 pm.
The body was taken back by family members after the JAC formed in connection with the death of youth met the Chief Minister this evening.
An agreement was reached after the CM promised to do all he can to nail the culprits and give them fitting punishment as well as to give ex-gratia.
The Maruti car which was used by the gunmen was found abandoned today near Pishumthong today at about 6 pm.
The vehicle has been retrieved by Singjamei police.
The owner of the car has been established as one T Gunindro of Chajing Mamang Leikai.