KCP (PWG) condoles
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 17 2024:
Saying that it is deeply hurt by the demise of Merangir Mechek, the KCP(PWG), MC Unification has conveyed solidarity to the bereaved family.
The outfit also made a solemn pledge to all the Chiru people that they would do everything to avoid such unfortunate incidents in the future.
A press release issued by the outfit's PRO Chingkhaingalba appealed to all the Chiru people to stay away from the espionage activities of Merangir.
During questioning in the custody of the outfit, Merangir accepted his wrongdoings.
Nonetheless, the outfit handed him over to the public on humanitarian ground, it said.
Merangir accepted that he worked as an informer and took an active role in the killing of Manoranjan alias Maikeingakpa at Kangchup Chingkhong at around 1.05 am of January 18, 2024 .
He also confessed that he received Rs 20,000 for working as an informer, the outfit said.
Even though Merangir deserved capital punishment, he was handed over to the public in the interest of the Chiru people.
Merangir also agreed to pay a fine of Rs 5.5 lakh by July 25, 2024 for his grave offence.
Expressing deep remorse over the demise of Merangir, the outfit pledged that it would do everything to avoid such unfortunate incidents in the future.
It also appealed to all the Chiru people to see that such incidents do not recur.