Imphal, April 03 2009: A 32-year old young man was found shot dead by unidentified gunmen at Pourabi Nungoi under Lamlai Police Sation of Imphal East district at around 7 pm today.

According to police report, the victim was brought to JN Hospital at Porompat for treatment where he passed away.

The police report said that the victim may be one Salam Joy s/o Salam Thoiba of Arong Nongmaikhong though the exact identity has not yet been confirmed.

The identity of the killers and the reason behind the killing have also not been established yet.