Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 23:
A former activist of NSCN (I-M) was found stabbed to death by unidentified persons at Chingmeirong Mamang Leikai behind Tangkhul Avenue under Lamphel Police Station this morning.
The slain youth is identified as Tim alias Jackson Tangkhul (25) of Kamkung village under Kasom subdivision, Ukhrul district.
According to sources, Tim was an active member of NSCN (I-M) and was arrested by the Army about fours years back.
As his health deteriorated, he took retirement and has been staying since without any connection with the outfit.
Tim was last seen by one of his aunties near Khuman Lampak bus parking to board a bus for going back to his village on Friday last, sources said.
Lamphel police have registered a case in connection with the killing and the body has been handed over to the family members after post-mortem at RIMS morgue.
Stab wounds probably caused by a sharp-edged knife or pointed weapon were found on the back of his head.