CM assures enquiry
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2023:
Chief Minister N Biren Singh has assured to conduct an inquiry pertaining to the killing of a man by a security personnel at Leingangpokpi Police Out-post in Jiribam on December 18 .
He made the assurance while meeting the JAC formed in connection with the killing of Oinam Gandhi, a resident of Bengi, Thoubal at his official residence today.
Taking to his Facebook page, the Chief Minister wrote, "The JAC made in connection with the death of Oinam Gandhi, a resident of Bengi, Thoubal called on me at my official residence today.
I am aggrieved by the unfortunate incident and extend my deepest condo- lences.
The State Government will conduct necessary inquiry into the case and needful actions will be taken up against those involved" .
Oinam Gandhi (32), s/o Mohon of Bengi Mamang Leikai, Thoubal was reportedly shot dead by com mando personnel Loitam Arunta (38), a resident of Yairipok Bamon Leikai at the police outpost.
Earlier, it was reported that Gandhi went to meet his brother in Jiribam.
Loitam Arunta is a personnel of 5th Manipur Rifles, Tamenglong attached to Thoubal Commando.
The house of Arunta was vandalised by the locals of Bengi Mamang Leikai on December 19 at around 7 am.
The JAC had already listed a series of demands to the Government which include termination of Arunta from service and to provide Rs 20 lakh and a Government job to the next of kin of the deceased as compensation.