Black Wednesday : Six Killed In Separate Incidents
Vice president of MPP assassinated sending shock waves across the State
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 13 2013:
Manipur people's party (MPP) vice president (Administration) Haobijam Manisana has been shot dead by unknown persons at near Tulihal Airport on Tiddim Road this morning.
According to some eye witnesses, the shooting occurred at around 10 am when Manisana was coming towards Imphal in a Maruti Alto car (MN01/K8866) .
windows on the driver's side and back wind-shield were shattered and Manisana was found dead inside the car with three bullet wounds on his right chest and abdomen areas.
Another person on a Honda Activa scooter close to Manisana's car fell into the road side ditch, apparently trying to avoid collision.
According to the motorist namely Sarangthem Manglemba of Heirangoithoi, some cracker burst-like sound were heard as he was riding on the main road after dropping his child at COMET School.
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The car ahead of him squeezed the brakes and started to suddenly veer forcing Manglemba to drive into the drain to avoid collision.
It is not yet clear whether the assailants were on foot or driving.
Police recovered seven cases of 9 mm ammunition from the scene of crime, which falls under Lamphel police station.
in addition to unsuccessfully contesting assembly elections on MSCP and MPP tickets, 57-year old Manisana was a former chairperson of Bishnupur Zilla Parishad.
later, a police officer speculated that the assailant(s) might have followed Manisana before opening fire from the back as well as the driver's side.
Originally from Thanga Chingkha, Manisana shifted residence to Bishnupur district headquarters near the district's DC office.
Among others, Additional DGP (L&O) LM Khaute, IGP (L&O-I) L Kailun and DIG (Range-I) Clay Khongsai also arrived at the scene to assess the situation.
A team of Lamphel police station has deposited the victim at RIMS morgue for necessary process.