In Nagaland’s Mokokchung nephew of JD(U) candidate found dead
In Nagaland's Mokokchung nephew of JD(U) candidate found dead
Mokokchung (Nagaland): The nephew of a JD(U) candidate was found dead in Nagaland’s polling district Mokokchung on Wednesday, police said.
The deceased, identified as Imkongchiba, was the nephew of JD(U) candidate Chalukumba Ao from Koridang constituency.
“He and another person, both residents of Chungtia village, were reported missing since Tuesday night. While the other person later returned home, Imkongchiba’s body was found on Wednesday on a road in a forest area,” a The police officer said.
The JD(U) nominee, who attended the event, pointed fingers at his political rivals.
“They may be involved in one way or another… We don’t know much yet, only that some miscreants were involved. The police should find out the truth,” he said.
BJP and NPF are also contesting from this seat except one independent candidate.
Elections to the 60-member Assembly will be held on February 27 and the counting of votes will take place on March 2.
