Imphal, Dec 28: A 26-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at Wangoi in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Saturday morning, December 27, triggering tension in the area and allegations of murder by her family.
The deceased has been identified as Khaidem Chaoba Devi, wife of Nareshwor of Wangoi Mamang Khaidem. She had reportedly been missing since December 26. Her body was discovered the following morning inside the Ibudhou Pakhangba compound at Thiyam Leishangkhong, under the jurisdiction of Wangoi Police Station.
Following the recovery of the body, members of the woman’s family accused her husband and others of being involved in her death. The allegations led to public outrage, with angry locals and relatives of the deceased allegedly vandalising the husband’s residence.
Police personnel from Wangoi Police Station rushed to the area and intervened to bring the situation under control, preventing further escalation of tension.
Police officials said an investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the woman’s death and to verify the allegations raised by her family. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory has also been called in to conduct a detailed forensic examination and collect evidence from the scene.
Further action will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation, police added.
