Sit in protest staged against gun violence in Keirao
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2022:
Frequent instances of gun violence have terrorised the residents of Keirao constituency with the approach of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.
Yesterday, unknown miscreants fired 8 rounds of shots at the residence of Yensembam Subhaschandra (48) s/o (L) Y Netra at Wangkhem Khul Lairembi Leikai under Keirao AC at around 11:40 pm.
It may be noted that Y Subhaschandra is an active worker of National People's Party (NPP) candidate of Keirao AC Md Nasiruddin @ Baboi.
The gunfire damaged a Maruti Gypsy and Tata Iris parked in the courtyard of Yensembam Subhas chandra.
Each of the vehicles bore a bullet-hole as a result of the attack.
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Three spent casing of a 9mm pistol alongwith a live bullet were also recovered from the spot.
According to a reputable source, the incident occurred when meira paibis of the locality had retired for the night after carrying out their regular round of nightwatch.
The residents of the area also staged a sit in protest and denounced this act of gun violence.