Medical student from Mizoram found dead hanging
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 25 2014:
A student from Mizoram who was studying in 7th semester of MBBS in Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Lamphelpat here was found dead hanging with the help of a rope from the ceiling fan in his room at Gents' hostel no.4 this afternoon.
The deceased student has been identified as Benjamin Laithlamuana (24) s/o Langamsonga of Dalchaltamang village, Mizoram.
Benjamin was admitted to RIMS on July 22, 2008 as a medical student.
It is said at around 2.30 pm today, when his room mate returned from class, the room was found locked from inside and there was no response when asked to open the door.
When the door was broke open, Benjamin was found dead hanging from the ceiling fan.
After collecting necessary evidences from the room by forensic experts to find out any possible foul play, the body was picked up by Lamphel police for post-mortem at mortuary of RIMS.
Meanwhile, the teaching and non teaching staff of RIMS today observed a condolence meeting to condole the untimely death of Benjamin.
RIMS also conveyed a condolence message to the family.
It is said that two students will hand over the body to the family members of Benjamin tomorrow in Mizoram where it will be taken by air.