The excavation works in connection with construction of the Tombisana market begins from today after almost ten months halt. The decision came after the district magistrate Imphal west orders the excavation work to be done with video coverage under police supervision and in the presence of a duly detailed executive magistrate.
Last year, during the excavation, skeletons and skulls of eight persons were discovered while leveling the earth at the Mantra Pukhri and a case has been already registered at Heingang Police station. The excavation work is now eyed from different sections of the society. The public notice issued by office of the district magistrate also permits the media and the civil society organization to take stock of the excavation works.
The excavation works is being carried out for construction of a new market shed. The site was used as Tombisana High School campus and later used by Central Reserved Police Force followed by state police commandos.