The Chawkidar of Irilbung water supply Scheme Soram Ibomcha (56) and his son, Yaipu (20) who were kidnapped by suspected KCP(MTF) Kesho Meetei from the quarter of the Scheme on December seven around nine p.m. were shot dead at Lemba Khul Keibi (Keitanbi) under Yairipok PS this morning around five a.m.
The father received bullet injuries near the left ear and it pierced through forehead. Yaipu also received injuries at the back side of the head. Their eyes were blindfolded and hands were tied behind. The bodies were rushed to JNIMS morgue.
Angry residents of the area after hearing the news of their death blocked Bamon Kampu to Irilbung. The mob also burnt dawn the PHED office, Irilbung. In the fire, engine, pump filters and some electronics items were damaged.
They also stormed Irilbung PS demanding to punish the assasins however they were dispersed by police. In order to control the situation, police fired tear gas shells injuring six persons. These injured were identified as Soram Gandhi (22), Pukhrambam Inaobi (40) Keirao Mayai Leikai, L. Beker (18) Irilbung, L. Milan (22) Keirao Awang Leikai, Maibam Mani (30) Irilbung Kalika, Khamnam Basanta (26) of the same village.
They were hospitalized at JNIMS Hospital.
A meeting organized by JAC was held at Irilbung Bazar and a silent rally was taken out and proceeded towards CM bunglow however they were interrupted on the way. Later some representatives of JAC submitted a memorandum to CM tonight.
As the news of the death the employees of Porompat Water Supply held a meeting and decided not to supply drinking water to the public and VIP till an agreement is reached between the govt.
Yaipu was married last year and his wife is eight month pregnant. The Irilbung areas was tense after the incident. After their abduction the KCP(MTF) Kesho Meetei demanded Rs 20 lakhs from the deptt.
Meanwhile All India Students’ Federation, MSC in a press release condemned the brutal killing of a chawkidar and his son. It is very unfortunate as the Manipur police failed to trace them. What is the use of state govt. Manipur police who failed to protect public lives and property. Therefore the CM who is also the holding the Home should resign immediately.
The federation also shared the sorrows of the bereaved family, adds the press release.
Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/phed-employees-to-stop-water-supply-kidnapped-man-son-shot-dead-condemnations-galore/
