IMPHAL, May 5 (NNN): Apparently triggered by a family quarrel over property dispute, a man in his 50s who tried to kill his wife and three grown up children by using a dagger was arrested by the police today.
The incident took place at Leirongthel Mayai Leikai located under Yairipok police station, Thoubal district of Manipur at around 9:30 pm yesterday.
The father who stabbed his family members has been identified as Meipham Gopeshore (56) s/o (L) Nimai of Leirongthel Mayai Leikai. His wife Lamani (50), son Robindro (33) and two daughters namely Tombi (27) and Ibemcha (21) after being stabbed by Gopeshore were rushed to CHC Yairipok for medical attention. The youngest daughter, Ibemcha being severely hurt in her stomach was later operated at RIMS on referral.