1 abducted and murdered in pre-poll violence in Mokokchung in Nagaland

A supporter of JD(U) candidate under Koridang constituency, who was reportedly abducted by unidentified persons Tuesday night between New Camp and Satier, was found in a forested site near the same area Wednesday.

The victim was identified as Imkongchiba Kichu (34), a mechanical engineering graduate.

According to Police, the victim and another person, both from Chungtia village, were reported missing since Tuesday night. While the other person returned home later, Imkongchiba’s body was found by a road in a forested area on Wednesday.

According to sources, the deceased along with his friend were returning from Chungtiayimsen village (New Chungtia) when they were waylaid by some unidentified persons between New Camp and Satier at around 9 p.m. Tuesday night.