IMPHAL, November 11: Locals of Keishampat Leimajam Leikai JAC and members of various civil society organisations today staged a sit-in-protest against the killing of 32-year-old Moirangthem ningol RK ongbi Janeshori, wife of Sanatomba.
According to protestors, on November 2 last, she was killed and later suspended inside her own room to make it appear like she had hanged herself. The JAC formed against the alleged murder is demanding befitting punishment for the alleged accused in the murder case at the earliest.
Speaking to media person at the sideline of the demonstration, a woman protestor said the killing of Janeshori constitutes a crime against women which is on the rise in the state. She alleged that Janeshori was killed by her husband on November 2 and later hung from ceiling fan to cover up the crime.
It may be mentioned that 32-year-old Janeshori was found hanging inside a room at her house at Chingamakha Maisnam Leikai, Tomal Leirak at around 3.15 pm on November 2.
The house was destroyed by the locals on November 4 morning and the body of Janeshori was claimed by her parents after conducting a post mortem at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences and the last rite was performed at her parental home.