Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2009:
One labourer with non-local features is lying unconscious on bed number 8 of RIMS surgery ward after he was physically assaulted by some unidentified persons.
According to RIMS authority, the injured man was brought to RIMS by a Lamphel police team on October 24 .
As it was suspected that the injured and unconscious man might be one Ranje, a painter by profession, he was registered as Ranje in the hospital's register.
Having sustained severe injuries on the head, the man is not in a condition to make any sane conversation.
As such, the identity of the man and his relatives or his native state could not be established.
As per hospital records, the man was initially brought to RIMS by one Salam John of Kwakeithel Thounaojam Leikai on October 24 .
Incidentally, one Ranjit Purkayasta of Silchar was staying as tenant in the house of John.
Ranjit reportedly brought Ranje at his place to stay together.
Ranje sustained severe injuries on the head after he was assaulted by some men on October 24 .
After staying inside the room for some days, he came out in a very fatigued condition.
Seeing his condition, John informed police and brought Ranje to RIMS.
However, Ranjit Purkayasta who brought Ranje to his place has disappeared since the last three/four days.