Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, February 21, 2010:
An angry mob lynched a police constable at North AOC here and injured a police Sub-Inspector on probation seriously in a sudden retaliation against the policemen who allegedly molested a young woman at about 8.30 pm today.
The lynched constable has been identified as Thomas while the injured SI has been identified as one Subash.
He has been admitted to RIMS hospital.
Reports said, the unfortunate incident happened when the two inebriated policemen molested a young woman at a shop at Namthilok, North AOC.
The woman protested and raised a hue and cry.
People from nearby areas rushed in and attacked the two inebriated policemen, who are presently posted at Imphal Police Station.
Constable Thomas succumbed to his injuries at the spot while Subash has been immediately evacuated to RIMS hospital.
Police have registered a case into the incident.