Violence erupts in Khongjom
Source: Hueiyen News Service / NNN

Imphal, October 18 2012: The arrest of five persons by Kakching police on the charge of involvement in a murder case sparked violence at Khongjom today where protesters blocked road, burnt tyres and shops were forced to shut down in the Khongjom bazar area during the two-hour road block 5 am to 7 am.

Movement along National Highway 39 was also disturbed during the road block by the protesters, who were demanding unconditional release of the five arrested persons namely Sapam Sundar (40), Chingkham Tompok (45), Chingkham Herojit (20), Th.Dilip (28) and Heikhrujam Amarjit (25), all residents of Khongjom Bazar.

All five of them were reportedly arrested by Kakching police from their respective houses in the wee hours today on alleged charge of involving in the murder of one Moirangthem Rajen (47) s/o (L) M.Ahanjao of Khangabok Turel Wangma, Wangjing Lamjing Bazar but staying at Khongjom bazar from long time back.

Following the violence, Kakching SDPO, A.J.Sharma and Thoubal DSP (Operation) Y.Chandramani rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation.

Later, the police allowed some of the protesters to meet Superintendent of Police, Thoubal.

However, the meeting could not bring any consensus between the two parties.

Sources said that the arrested five persons were subsequently handed over to Thoubal Police Station for further enquiry.

Registering strong protests, the protesters have also formed a Joint Action Committee christened as JAC Against The Arresting of Innocent Persons from Khongjom Bazar.

It may be recalled here that Moirangthem Rajen (47) was beaten up black and blue by some unknown persons on October 15.Later, he was admitted to Raj Polyclinic for treatment but succumbed on October 16 at around 5 pm.

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