1. Manipur Police arrested Khangenbam Sanaton, 53, for the murder of Mirangge Chiru.
2. Sanaton was produced before the Court of JMFC Imphal West-I.
3. He was remanded to eight days of police custody.
Imphal, July 18: Manipur Police have arrested Khangenbam Sanaton, also known as Sanatomba Singh, 53, in connection with the murder of Mirangge Chiru, a member of the Chiru tribe.
Sanaton was produced before the Court of the JMFC Imphal West-I and remanded to eight days of police custody.
The Manipur police confirmed the arrest on their X handle, stating, “In connection with the murder of (L) Merangir Chiru on 15.07.2024, Manipur Police arrested one individual identified as Khangenbam Sanaton @ Sanatomba Singh (53 years). He was later produced before the Court of the Hon’ble JMFC Imphal West-I and remanded to 8 (eight) days of police custody. Further efforts are ongoing to apprehend the other suspects involved in the case.”
In connection with the murder of (L) Merangir Chiru on 15.07.2024, Manipur Police arrested one individual identified as Khangenbam Sanaton @ Sanatomba Singh (53 years). He was later produced before the Court of the Hon’ble JMFC Imphal West-I and remanded to 8 (eight) days police…
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) July 18, 2024
Mirangge Chiru, a resident of Kangchup Chiru, Manipur, was reportedly tortured to death by miscreants on July 15, leaving the community in profound grief. Efforts to apprehend other suspects are ongoing.
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Family members and relatives of Mirangge Chiru have called on authorities to expedite the investigation and bring those responsible to justice promptly.
The United Naga Council (UNC) and the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) have jointly condemned the murder of Marangir Chiru, expressing deep sorrow and extending condolences to the bereaved family.
COCOMI accepted moral responsibility and assured their cooperation to resolve the matter amicably.
Both organizations emphasized their commitment to justice for the victim and urged authorities to apprehend all culprits, thoroughly investigate the crime, and ensure the welfare and security of the victim’s family.