7 including cop injured in firing
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 25 2014:
Seven people including the OC in-charge of Mayang Imphal Police Station were injured when some armed miscreants open fired at them while returning from the sacred place of Ikok Ningthou under Mayang Imphal in Imphal West at around 11 am today.
The injured persons have been identified as OC in-charge of Mayang Imphal PS Sachidananda, Haobijam Sanjit (23), s/o Hemanta, Moirangthem Robinson (22), s/o Jamini, Konjengbam Anand (23), s/o Ibosana, Salam Radhabinod (28), s/o Thoiba, Salam Khelendro (34), s/o Sanayaima and Thokchom Poireiton (47).All six injured civilians are from Uchiwa.
According to a villager, some villagers of Uchiwa were returning home after conducting a cleanliness drive at the sacred place of Ikok Ningthou when two armed miscreants identified as Md Amu and Md Tomba open fired at them.
A group of some 20/30 people even tried to block their way.
The injured persons have been admitted to nearby health centre and hospital for treatment.