Mysterious killings of livestock: District Administration sets up team
Source: The Sangai Express

Ccpur, November 05 2018: In an attempt to allay public fear and apprehension that gripped the district against the backdrop of reported 'mysterious killing/maiming of livestock' in and around Chiengkawnpang village, the Deputy Commissioner has today convened an emergency meeting at his office and constituted a Special Surveillance team to look into the mysterious incidents.

The Special Surveillance team comprised of the Forest Dept, Police, Veterinary Dept, concerned VA, SDO/Ccpur and AC to DC.

Appealing all concerned not to panic, the meeting also resolved that night surveillance be continued in and around the area.

It is pertinent to mention that uneasy calm has been engulfing Churachandpur town at nightfall since the past few days following reports of domestic animals being killed or partly torn without any trace of the killers or predators at Chiengkawnpang village here in the wee hours of October 27 .

As per reports circulating among the public through social media, five ducks and some chickens at Chiengkawnpang were found snapped/wrung at their necks.

What is perplexing is that no trace of blood of the ducks/chickens was found near the spot where the incident took place.

The next night, some ducks of the same locality went missing and only the inner parts of the ducks were found left at the verandah of the owners.

In all these incidents, dogs - known for their sharp vigil and barking at strangers -remained silent and they preferred to stay indoors.

Similar reports surfaced the next day too thereby triggering panic among the locals.

The incidents had prompted the villagers to start night vigil in and around the locality.

Similar reports about killing and maiming of livestock have also come from different places of the town till last night although the incident remained just a 'mystery.' People had come up with many theories surrounding the incidents.

While some attributed it as the handiworks of some anti-social elements, there are others who strongly advocate it to be the impression of some unseen spirit/force that is interwoven with mythological character.

Meanwhile, Additional SP L Khongsai, MPS in a social media post last night said that the district police are investigating into the incidents and they are suspecting it to be the imprint of wild predators (Puma or Panther).

He said that they (police) have talked to two eye-witnesses and are following leads.

The police officer also informed all concerned to remain vigil and keep their domestic animals at safer places.

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