Sword attack
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 27, 2014:
A 30-year-old woman is currently struggling for her life in critical condition in the hospital after she was attacked by her brother-in-law with a machete.
Chingtham Ibemcha, wife of late Ch Rone, from Sapam Maning Leikai under Kakching Police Station in Thoubal district is now undergoing medical treatment at RIMS here in serious condition since March 15.Chingtham Hirachandra (53), her brother-in-law, reportedly tried to kill her by attacking with a sword on March 15 morning.
Reports said the accused, her husband's brother, attacked Ibemcha with a machete on the forehead in a fit of rage after the duo had a quarrel over elopement of the victim's daughter.
She suffered two deep cuts in the attack.
The family feud started after the victim resented and charged the accused for the elopement as both his son and Ibemcha's daughter had went out together, reports said.