Sit-in protests killing of Gandhi
Source: Chronicle News Service
Thoubal, December 20 2023:
A sit-in protest was staged by meira paibi activists of Charangpat Bengi and surrounding areas at Thoubal Melaground on Wednesday demanding justice for Oinam Gandhi of Charangpat Bengi, who was killed by police commando Loitam Arunta attached to Leingangpokpi commando outpost, Jiribam district on December 18.Speaking to media persons, one Meisnam Manglembi recounted that Gandhi was visiting his relative stationed at the outpost but was shot dead by L Arunta with his service weapon.
The accused should be punished as per the law of the land and the government should compensate the family of the victim, she demanded.
Family of deceased Gandhi declined to claim the body as the JAC formed in connection with the killing is insisting that the government consider and honour its demand.