Bishnupur (Manipur), 23 October (HS): A 30-year-old internally displaced person (IDP), who had been taking shelter at a relief camp in Manipur since the outbreak of ethnic violence in May 2023, died at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Moirang on Thursday evening, official sources informed today.

The deceased, identified as Tongbram Ibungo Meetei, son of late T Ibungthen Meetei, was originally from Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai. He was staying at Moirang College Block B relief camp after being displaced by the ethnic crisis.

According to the available information, Meetei passed away at around 3.35 pm at CHC Moirang. The exact cause of his death has not yet been determined.

Following his death, the body was shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) morgue for a postmortem examination to ascertain the cause of death.

Moirang Police has registered a case in connection with the incident and initiated further investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.-----------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash