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In yet another case of gang violence, a young footballer, Medosetuo Suohu was allegely beaten to death by nine youths at the box-cutting area in Kohima Nagaland. Suohu, (21), played for local Nagaland club, New Market ‘B’, having represented them at the ongoing 16th NSF Martyr’s Memorial trophy. He played in the striker’s position, donning the number 11 jersey.
A resident of the Naga Hospital colony, Suohu succumbed to head injuries at the Naga Hospital, earlier this week. The fight ensued, after a misunderstanding between two groups. Further investigation revealed that there was an altercation between two boys and Suohu at the box cutting area. The duo called seven other boys from their group and Suohu called four members from his. The group with five boys had serious injuries, with Suohu being decalred dead, on his way to the hospital.
SDPO Kohima, Atu Zumvu told Sportskeeda, “Upon receiving a call about the fight, a police van was dispatched from the south station, when they reached they saw, most members from both groups had dispatched. When Suohu was being taken to the hospital, he was declared dead on the way. The body was later taken for post mortem, where it was determined that the death was caused because of severe head injuries. An FIR has been registered on behalf of the paternal uncle of the Suohu. The nine accused have been arrested.
He added, “They will be presented before the magistrate this Thursday and will be under judicial custody, until the investigation is over.”
Football fans and residents of Naga Colony alike have conveyed their condolences towards Suohu’s death. The Kohima VIllage Youth Organistaion (KVYHO) have condemned the incident. They said, “This really sends a wrong message to the young people of Nagaland and we want authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The New Market club will be wearing black bands as a sign of solidarity, during their match against Oriental College.
