Imphal, March 18: Four persons, including a top functionary of the armed KRA (U) group and allegedly involved in the assassination of KRA's general secretary K Hangsing have been slain by KRA activists at near Pangyang under Saikul police station at around 2 pm today.

identity of the deceased four have been established as KRA (U) president Sotinmang Chongloi (36) s/o Thangpao Chongloi of Leimakhong Khunkhu, Bungkholal Chongloi (49) s/o Apahen Chongloi of New Lambulane, Paojang Chongloi (50) s/o (L) Lunkhothang of Thingphai in Saikul sub-division and Nejahen Chongloi (58) s/o (L) Laletpao of L Khengjathang.

prior to execution, the four were paraded before mediapersons, with KRA's information and publicity secretary Th Misao insisted that all four were involved in the killing of K Hangsing at New Delhi some months back.

It may be reminded that among the victims, Bungkholal Chongloi retired Jailor and had contested State Legislative Assembly election on two occasions under the banner of Samata Party and later on a Congress ticket.