Cdos kill KCP (MTF) man, family cries foul
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 21 2011:
Imphal West District Police Commandos claimed to have killed a member of the armed outfit, KCP (MTF) Kesho Meetei group, who was involved in the double-murder of Chowkidar of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme and his son, during an encounter at Hiyangthang Mamang Narankonjin area under Wangoi Police Station at around midnight yesterday.
The slain cadre of KCP (MTF) Kesho Meetei group has been identified as Laishram Ranbir alias Eshel (40) s/o L Ibobi Singh of Uchiwa Awang Leikai.
There were 2/3 fatal bullet marks on his head and chest.
The commandos have also claimed to have recovered one 9 mm pistol loaded with two bullets and a Honda Dio from the possession of the slain cadre.
However, the family members have refuted the police claim, asserting that the deceased was an innocent Congress worker and he had been picked up from home.
In protest against the killing, a JAC has been formed and a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister demanding justice.
According to family members, Ranbir was a Congress worker of MLA of Mayang Imphal A/C Dr Kh Ratakumar and he used to take up small contract works for livelihood.
The family members have also asserted that Ranbir had been picked up by some police commandos from the house at around 9.30 pm yesterday.