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Imphal: A 63-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and valuables looted from her residence in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, triggering condemnation from Gorkha organisations in the state.
The deceased, identified as Puspa Devi, wife of Nakul Poudel, was found dead at her residence in Charhajare under Gamnom Sapermeina police station in the early hours of Monday.
According to reports, unidentified assailants allegedly attacked the woman with a blunt object before fleeing with gold ornaments, cash and other valuables from the house.
Officials said the victim had visible head injuries, suggesting she was fatally assaulted during the robbery.
After completion of post-mortem formalities at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) hospital in Imphal, the body was handed over to family members for last rites.
Police conducted an inquest in the presence of a magistrate with full video documentation, officials said.
The Manipur Gorkha Welfare Union and the Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangha (BGP), Manipur state branch, strongly condemned the killing and demanded immediate arrest of those involved.
In separate statements, the organisations described the incident as a barbaric and inhuman crime reflecting a serious disregard for human life. They urged authorities to conduct a swift investigation, arrest the perpetrators and recover the stolen property.
The organisations also expressed condolences to the bereaved family.