Man hacked over election feud
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 03 2012:
In an election related crime, a man was hacked by another man from the same locality following a feud at Leishangthem Khong Maning under Thoubal Police Station.
The victim, who has been admitted to RIMS for treatment, is identified as Kshetrimayum Doren s/o late Ksh Shamu of Leishangthem Khong Maning.
He is said to be an active worker of Zila Parishad candidate Md Abdul Batis.
The incident took place at around 9 pm last night while Doren was sleeping in his house.
Some persons suspected to be workers of another Zila Parishad candidate first pelted stones at his home.
When Doren went out to enquire, he was hacked with a sword.
Doren was also beaten up by the miscreants before taking to their heels.
Police vigil in Leishangthem Khong Maning area has been stepped up to prevent further unwanted incidents.