Vehicular movement came to a halt in parts of Nambol in Bishnupur district today as supporters of an 18-hour bandh called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) blocked roads, demanding a time-bound investigation into the suspicious death of a 15-year-old higher secondary student.
The road blockades disrupted normal traffic as protesters pressed the government to expedite the investigation and arrest those found responsible for the student’s death. The agitation reflects growing demands for accountability over the circumstances in which the minor was found dead.
The student, who was reportedly staying at a local boarding facility, was found hanging from a tree near the Kangbei Maril River, close to Oinam Bazar, on November 7. The circumstances surrounding the death have raised serious questions, prompting the formation of the JAC and its demand for swift action.
The committee has called on the authorities to establish the facts without delay, identify anyone involved and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. It has also insisted that the investigation be thorough and that no aspect of the incident be overlooked.
The bandh was organised to press these demands, with supporters resorting to road blockades to draw attention to the case. The JAC’s central demand is for the government to move beyond assurances and ensure a credible investigation into the death of the minor.
The exact cause and circumstances of the student’s death have not been established in the information available. The demand for justice therefore rests on the need for a transparent investigation that brings out the facts and addresses the concerns of the family and the public.
