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Pimla murder case: Husband identified as prime suspect, Zeliangrong Youth Organisation suspends agitation

Published on Jun 9, 2025

By Henlly Phom Odyuo

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  • DIMAPUR — After nearly two months, a significant breakthrough has been made in the Pimla murder case, with Dimapur Police identifying the victim’s husband as the prime suspect.

  • This was confirmed by Zeliangrong Youth Organisation Nagaland (ZYON) president R John Zeliang following a meeting with Dimapur Commissioner of Police Kevithuto Sophie on Monday.

  • Zeliang informed that the police are ready with the chargesheet against the accused and are prepared to submit it “even by tomorrow.” In light of this development, the proposed second phase of agitation—an indefinite district-wide shutdown in Peren scheduled to begin on June 10—has been called off and placed on hold.


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  • The murder case dates back to April 7, when a woman was found dead between Mhaikam and Pimla villages in Peren district. Five individuals, including the husband, are currently in police custody in connection with the case.


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  • “Our demand was to reveal the identity of the culprits in the public domain, and this demand was fulfilled today,” Zeliang said.

  • He added that the organisation’s pursuit of justice was not limited to the Zeliangrong community but aimed at ensuring the safety and dignity of women across Nagaland.