JAC on murdered woman demands
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Imphal, December 12 2012: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) seeking justice in the alleged murder case of Lourembam Ongbi Memchoubi Devi has decided to demand a judicial inquiry into the killing.

The JAC was formed yesterday at the native village of the 48-year-old victim at Changangei after a public meeting attended by hundreds of local people at Changangei bazaar during which they decided to launch agitation in case the State Government fails to nab the culprits involved in the crime within seven days, S Roma Devi, secretary of the JAC informed media persons at Manipur Press the Manipur Press Club.

Four decisions were taken at the public meeting, apart from organizing a protest meira rally (torch rally) last night in the locality and its surrounding areas, she said.

She said an 11-member JAC has been formed regarding the alleged murder case of Memchoubi and the JAC will submit a representation to the state Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West to take prompt action to book the culprits.

She, however, warned of serious agitation if the Government fails to act in accordance with the demands of the JAC within seven days.

The JAC will submit the memorandum to the concerned authorities after staging a huge public rally tomorrow, she further announced.

Notably, Memchoubi was found dead with her throat slit on a roadside leading to both Langol and Lamdeng in Imphal West early morning of December 1 .

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