Imphal, May 22: Coming out with a clarification in connection with the killing of Malsawm Vaiphei and Mayengbam Tomba on May 11 at Tera Urak Tamukhong, information and publicity secretary of KNF LH Stephen has stated that Malsawm Vaiphei was a member of the led by John Vaiphei which is involved in various anti-social elements in collusion with some valley and hill based organisations.

On a number of occasions, the Front has received various complaints against their activities from the people.

So the mobile troops of the Front laying in wait to capture them when the troops came under fire from them.

The mobile troops retaliated the firing and Malsawm Vaiphei was killed.

Unfortunately, Mayengbam Tomba, an innocent passer-by was also killed in the cross-firing.

Issuing warning against other gang members including the leader John Vaiphei to surrender to the Front at the soonest possible, Stephen said, otherwise, they would be awarded capital punishment wherever they are caught.

The Front regretted the wrong information earlier given to the media by the eastern command LS Joel of the Front on the matter, Stephen said, adding that it was a misunderstanding and the Front regretted for any inconveniences that it may have caused to any one.

The Front also expressed its deepest regret and conveyed heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members of Mayangbam Tomba, Stephen said, while praying for the peaceful repose of the departed soul.