Imphal: The bodies of three civilians, who were killed in firing by security forces following violent protests in the wake of the Tronglaobi bomb attack on April 7, were on Friday taken from the RIMS mortuary in Imphal for their final rites.
The three persons — identified as Laishram Jiten (51), Huidrom Maichel alias Henary (22), and Wahengbam Boby (29) — were among a large number of irate protesters, who stormed the CRPF post at Gelmol, after two children were killed and their mother was injured in the Tronglaobi explosion.
Their bodies were kept at the RIMS morgue as family members, along with a Joint Action Committee (JAC) formed in connection with the incident, demanded action from the Manipur govt. Following discussions between the authorities and the JAC, the three bodies were finally handed over to the families on Friday for performing the last rites.
Notably, the bodies of the two children, who were killed in the explosion, are yet to be claimed by family members.
A large number of mourners, including family members, local residents, gathered at the morgue and later accompanied the bodies. The atmosphere remained charged with emotion as people paid their last respects. The bodies were taken in a procession in the afternoon from RIMS to Phougakchao Ikhai Lamthabung Lampak in Bishnupur district, where the last rites were performed.
Meanwhile, tensions continue to build up over the Tronglaobi killings, with the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (Cocomi) announcing to take out a mass rally along with the people to pose six questions to the govt on Saturday.
