Our Correspondent
Kohima, April 29 (EMN): In an unfortunate incident, a 37-year-old man was killed in a fight that broke out in a booze joint at D-Block in Kohima at around 5 pm on April 29.
The victim has been identified as Nusato Swuro, hailing from Chesezu village in Phek district.
Two persons have been arrested in connection with the case; and a complaint registered at North police station, according to the PRO of Kohima police.
The accused persons have been named as Nilalie Loucuü of Zhadima village, a 21-year-old student; and Kikhruhrietuo Venyo, also aged 21, of Thevopisu village.
They came to the police station and surrendered themselves, according to the police. The victim was rushed to Oking Hospital but doctors declared him brought dead, sources said.
After learning about the incident, an angry mob gathered outside North police station.
But intervention from leaders and elders from the victim’s village, and IRB personnel, prevented the situation from further aggravation.
The victim’s family has retrieved the dead body from the police station and investigation is on, he said.