Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 14:
The body of Maram Youth Organization president Karan John who succumbed to the fatal injuries he received when unidentified persons assaulted him at Maram village yesterday has been handed over to family members after post-mortem conducted at Maram Kangjeibung today.
Bereaved family members agreed to take back the body following a joint meeting between the village elders and local MLA and Minister of GAD and Taxation Francis Ngajokpa this afternoon.
A resident of New Maram village, Karan John son of Luikang, died when unidentified persons assaulted him after abducting him from his house in the intervening night of March 12 and 13.John was found abandoned at Maram ground in serious condition and passed away while he was being rushed to the hospital.
The killing had sparked tension in Maram and police had to open fire to quell a mob.