Imphal: An 80-year-old Kuki tribal woman was found murdered in her residence at Imanuel village in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, according to a police report.
The victim, identified as Naonkhojam alias Taomboy, was found with head injuries and an iron wire around her neck on Saturday night when her family returned home around 9 pm.
Police believe she was alone during the attack.
A forensic team and officers from the Churachandpur police station reached the scene to investigate. The body was sent to the Churachandpur district hospital for autopsy.
Police have registered a case and are searching for the perpetrator(s).
The Zou Youth Organisation General Headquarters condemned the brutal killing of the elderly woman.