Imphal, November 17: A special team of the ROCK-KRA has initiated investigation into the murder of its General Secretary Khuplam Hangshing in South Delhi by unidentified persons.

On the other hand, Chungminlen Hangshing has been appointed acting general secretary of KRA interim government for a period of two months.

Speaking to reporters at a place in Sadar Hills today, Information and Publicity secretary of KRA Th Misao strongly condemned the murder of the party�s supremo.

He also asked all concerned groups/organisations to come out with a rational explanation about the killing through media.

The party�s Home Secretary L Jacob has issued stringent instruction to the special team not to sit back or wind up the investigation until and unless some definite clues to the cold blooded murder are established, conveyed Misao.

In connection with the death of Hangshing, an emergency meeting was held on November 13 at the outfit�s tactical headquarters with Home Secretary L Jacob in the chair.

During the meeting, two minutes� silence was observed as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

The post of general secretary lying vacant since the murder has been entrusted to Chungminlen Hangshing by the party�s cabinet on temporary basis for two months, he informed.

Thirty-two year old Khuplam Hangshing who succumbed at AIMS at about 2 am of November 12 did his schooling at Saikul Model School.

After passing Class X from Christian English School, he completed secondary education in Ram Lal Paul High School, Imphal.

Then he did his graduation at Presidency College, Motbung.

In addition to being an enthusiastic sport lover, Khuplam Hangshing was a good Taekwondo player.

He even represented Manipur in an international competition at Bangkok where he won a silver medal, conveyed Misao.

Misao also appreciated condolence messages sent by different organisations including the UPF, UKLF, KNF, NSCN (IM) and KNO/KNA.

the KRA Information and Publicity Secretary further conveyed gratitude to KSO, UpLongpi, Delhi and others who extended help and cooperation in transportation of the mortal remains of Khuplam Hangshing from Delhi to Imphal.

He also acknowledged the help and support rendered by KSO Imphal, KSO Sadar Hills, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills, Kuki Women Union, Ministers and MLAs and officers in transporting the corpse from Imphal airport to Saikul.

Misao further extended gratitude to all who condoled and attended the burial ceremony of the late leader.