Woman found murdered in Chümoukedima district; police investigation underway
A woman from Mhaikam village in Peren district was found brutally murdered near the Pimla village area in Chümoukedima on the evening of April 7
- A prayer service was held at District Hospital Dimapur, on Monday before the victim’s body was taken to Mhaikam village for burial. (EM Images)
- DIMAPUR — A woman from Mhaikam village in
Peren district was found brutally murdered near the Pimla village area in
Chümoukedima on the evening of April 7, prompting widespread public outrage and
calls for swift justice.
- According to police sources, the victim—a vegetable vendor
and mother of a 10-year-old boy—was found near a fishery pond in a partially
clothed state, with fatal injuries to her neck. A machete, believed to be the
weapon used in the crime, was recovered from the pond.
- Her body was discovered around 7:10 pm on April 7 by
villagers from her hometown, who had begun searching after she failed to return
home.
- A post-mortem examination was conducted at the District
Hospital Dimapur on April 8. Authorities have stated that the findings will
help establish the exact cause of death and determine whether there is evidence
of sexual assault, as has been alleged.
- Speaking to the media, Commissioner of Police Kevithuto
Sophie confirmed the recovery of the murder weapon and said investigations are
ongoing.
- Describing the case as “rare in nature” for the state and
assured the public that the investigation is being conducted with utmost
urgency. As of this report, no arrests have been made.
- The incident has drawn strong reactions from civil society
organisations. Representatives from the Zeliang People Organisation Dimapur,
Zeliang Women Organisation Dimapur, Tenyimi Union Dimapur, Tenyimi Women
Organisation, Tenyimi Youth Organisation, and the Mhaikam Village Council met
with the Commissioner of Police on Tuesday to demand that the perpetrator be
apprehended within two days.
