3 held in labourer's murder case
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 14 2011:
Three persons were arrested by police in connection with the murder of a labourer engaged in the construction of village court in a village in Tamenglong district, police source said Tuesday.
Labourer, Kiyam Suresh alias Tomba (44) of Moirang Khoirangban Leikai of Bishnupur district was murdered at Laishok village of Tamenglong district where he was staying in a makeshift camp.
Kamang Gangmei Chandanpou (20) son of KG Acharei, Gonmei Meichiamlung (26) son of Gonmei Taithuilung and Rhaomei Ashing (25) son of Ph Gaikhong, all from Lower Ngarian village were arrested in the follow up action of the murder of the labourer yesterday, the report said.
Even though the village is under Tamenglong district, it lies within the jurisdiction of Bishnupur Police Station.
Meanwhile, villagers, mostly womenfolk of Moirang Khoirangban Leikai today staged a sit-in protest strongly decrying the murder of Suresh and demanding booking of the culprit(s) in the case.
Mention may be made that family has been refusing to take back the dead body demanding justice.