IMPHAL: A 56-year-old Nepalese man, employed as a watchman at the official bungalow of the Manipur Chief Minister, was found dead in his quarters, officials confirmed on Friday.
The deceased, identified as Ramesh Thapa, was the son of Prem Thapa from Nepal. His lifeless body was discovered in his bed on Thursday. Thapa had been working at the CM’s office and was provided government-allotted accommodation during his tenure.
Upon receiving the report, a team from the Imphal West district police, accompanied by forensic experts, promptly arrived at the scene. The officials conducted a preliminary investigation before recovering the body.
It was then transferred to the mortuary at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal, where a post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the cause of death.
Authorities have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Thapa’s demise. Further details are awaited as officials work to determine whether any foul play was involved or if the death was due to natural causes.
ALSO READ:
ALSO WATCH: