Last rites of missing duo from Sekmai on Aug 9
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 05 2023:
The last rite of two missing individuals from Sekmai is set to be held on August 9.As per a statement of Parao Khomba Development Association (PDA), Awang Sekmai Mamang Leikai, Moirangthem Devan (35), son of M Jarma of Awang Sekmai Mamang Leikai and Toijam Tomba (28), son of T Boudhon are missing since May 14 .
The duo who went out together for servicing a vehicle were allegedly captured by miscreants suspected to be armed Kuki militants at Makhan Charhajare area and have been traceless since then, the statement said.
An FIR was lodged at Sekmai PS in connection with their disappearance.
And with the police station concerned (Gamphazol PS) failing to respond positively, local clubs PDA and PYDA in consultation with their family members have decided to conduct the last rites with proxy bodies prepared from "Pangong" tree on August 9, it added.
PDA and PYDA also extended assistance to the family members of the duo who are suspected to have been killed today, it said.