Family claims body
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03 2012:
Body of Thangjam Ibomcha alias Bali (27) of Ukhongshang Maning Leikai, slain in a reported encounter with Imphal West district police commandos at Lamdeng has been claimed by his family today.
On the other hand, corpse of Sukham Naobicha of Sekmai Laipat killed in the same encounter is still lying unclaimed at RIMS morgue.
The duo were killed in a reported encounter with a team of Imphal West district police commandos at Lamdeng Ching Ani Karak on July 30 .
It may be mentioned that locals of Sekmai staged a sit-in-protest against the killing of Naobicha yesterday.
The protesters claimed that Naobicha was innocent and did not have any connection with any UG group.
Meanwhile, a press release issued by the O/C of Lamshang Police Station said that the body which is lying at RIMS morgue would be disposed off if it is not claimed by August 4 .