Kidnapped Aircel man found dead
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 10, 2011:
The dead body of the watchman of the Aircel mobile services was found dead near a hut at the foothills of Naransaina village under Moirang PS of Bishnupur district this evening, barely a day after the KCP (MC) announced to serve capital punishment to the abducted person.
The KCP(MC) kidnapped the watchman, Khundrakpam Thoiba (28) of Nachou Kha Leikai on February 2 last in connection with a monetary demand made to the Aircel company authorities.
He was awarded capital punishment for violating their diktat, the group announced in a statement dispatched to media houses in Imphal yesterday and which was published in today�s editions.
Earlier in the day, anguished over the news of awarding capital punishment to Thoiba, residents of Nachou in Bishnupur district, where the watchman hails from, took to the streets on the Tiddim road and blocking it.
Police dispersed the blockaders to open the road for normal traffic.