Imphal, April 21 -- A 52-year-old Meitei woman identified as Nongthonbam Lakhibai was found hanging under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Sagolband Bijoy Govinda, located in Imphal West district of Manipur, on Monday, an official stated.

According to sources, a family member discovered Lakhibai hanging inside her home at around 1 PM, triggering an alarm among local residents and law enforcement.

Her husband, Rajkumar Chaoba (54), has been missing since the incident. Police have launched a manhunt to trace his whereabouts, the officials confirmed.

The official further stated that a joint team of Manipur Police and forensic experts rushed to the scene following a flash alert. Later, the authority transported the body to RIMS...