JD(U) Candidate's Nephew Found Dead In Poll-Bound Nagaland

The nephew of a JD(U) candidate was found dead in poll-bound Nagalandꦚ 's Mokokchung district on Wednesday, police said.

𝔍The 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 returned home later, Imkongchiba's body was found by a road in a forested area on Wednesday," a police officer said.

The ꦑJD(U) nominee, who went to the spot, pointed his fingers at his political rivals .

༺"They might be involved in some way... We don't know much yet, only that some miscreants were involved. Police must find out the truth," he said.

♊The BJP and NPF are also contesting from the seat, besides an Independent candidate. 

🌌Elections to the 60-member assembly will be held on February 27 and votes will be counted on March 2.