JAC demands arrest of culprits within 48 hours, warns of intense agitation
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, November 08 2026: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed in connection with the suspicious death of a 15 year old boy in Bishnupur district yesterday evening, has warned of intense agitation if the Government fails to conduct a thorough investigation and arrest all those involved within 48 hours.

It may be noted that the deceased, a student of a higher secondary school and staying at a boarding facility, was found hanging from a tree near Kangbei Maril River, close to Oinam Bazar under Nambol police station yesterday evening under suspicious circumstances.

Speaking to media persons during a press meet organised by the JAC today at Heinoubok Loyalakpa Youth Club, the mother of the deceased alleged 'foul play and claimed that her son was killed' .

She further stated that the family members received news that her son was allegedly beaten by a female teacher of the school and were later informed that her son was found hanging from a tree near Kangbei Maril River.

"However, upon reaching the spot and examining the scene, we found signs suggesting that he had been physically assaulted before his death.

His hands and legs were also broken," the mother alleged.

She further stated that she had entrusted her son to the school authorities, believing their assurance that they would provide him with a better future, particularly given his strong academic potential.

She said the family had placed its trust in the school with the hope of ensuring a bright future for their child.

The mother placed her trust in the JAC formed today to seek justice for her child's death and ensure that all those responsible are held accountable.

Thokchom Lamjingba Meitei, Secretary of the Development and Protection United Voluntary Organisation, Nambol and a member of the JAC said that the committee had been constituted to seek justice for the deceased student and ensure that the truth comes to light.

The JAC demanded the arrest of all alleged culprits within 48 hours and the provision of appropriate compensation to the bereaved family.

The JAC warned that failure to fulfil its demands within the set deadline would compel it to launch various forms of agitation across Manipur in coordination with local clubs, Meira Paibi groups and civil society organisations (CSOs).

The JAC also stated that it would submit a written memorandum to the authorities concerned urging them to take immediate action on its demands.

The Joint Action Committee further appealed to various student organisations in Manipur to extend their support until justice is delivered.

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