IMPHAL | Aug 2
A team of Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) led by its chairperson K. Sobita Devi conducted a spot enquiry at Andro police station today regarding the death of Mutum (O) Indira Devi, who was found hanging inside the toilet of the police station.
A release said, the visiting team met IO of the case, Amarjit Singh of Andro police station, where the IO stated that Lokhi of Andro Khuman Leikai filed a missing report of his wife Sunibala on July 24.
Suspecting involvement in the missing person, the police team picked up Indira Devi, wife of M. Ibohanbi Singh of Andro Khuman Leikai for questioning on July 31.
Indira was found hanging from the window bar of the women police toilet using a piece of cloth around 4:50 am of August 1, it added.
The commission team visited the residence of Thiyam Rajen Singh of Lilong Nungei Mayai Leikai to ascertain the death of her daughter Thiyam Ichan Devi, who was found dead hanging at her residence on July 27.
The team further went to residence of Waikhom Sobhachandra Singh of Thoubal Pakhang Khong Leirak to enquire about the death of his wife Waikhom (O) Bina Devi, who was found dead by consuming acid at her residence on July 27.
According to the IO of the case, the husband of the deceased along with in-laws lodged an FIR for further investigation at Thoubal police station. The commission team advised the respective IOs to submit a status report in connection with the death.
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