Protest rally staged against authority’s failure to arrest culprits behind the killing of E Kanon Devi

Imphal, June 24: JAC formed against the suspicious dead of Elangbam Kanon Devi today staged rally at Khangabok Part – 2 area demanding arrest of the culprits involved in the killing of the lady.
Elangbam Kanon Devi aged about 21 years was found dead in a suspicious manner on June 19 at Thoubal canal around some 100 meters away from Thoubal Police Station. The girl reported to be mentally unsound was reported missing since June 11 and a missing report has been lodged to Thoubal Police Station on June 13.
As the condition that the dead body was found suggested illicit activities being taken place, the JAC urged the police to arrest those involved to the dead of the girl.
The JAC formed against the dead of the girl blocked road  on June 20 , but police foiled the bandh and the Highway was open as JAC members agreed to talk about the matter with the Chief Minister of Manipur.
During a meeting with the JAC representatives the Chief Minister assured to arrest the culprits within 3 days and following that the dead body was accepted.
But as no action is being taken up to arrest the culprits, the JAC resume its protest and staged a rally at Khangabok Part -2.
Placards denouncing the dead as well as the police inaction were used during the protest .