Suspected NSCN-IM cadres shoots INC worker at Chingai AC
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 29, 2012:
A number of suspected NSCN-IM cadres shot and injured an Indian National Congress worker at Chingai AC in Ukhrul district this morning.
Hass Chingnaoleng, a supporter of INC candidate in Chingai AC MK Prestow was shot by suspected NSCN-IM militants at Chingai Karoktang at about 9.45 am today after he was taken captive from Chingai Mission ground.
Even as the village womenfolk went after Chingnaoleng and his captors, Chingnaolen was taken about half a kilometre away.
There, the suspected NSCN-IM militants shot Chingnaoleng and hurried away.
After a doctor administered first aid at his own village, Chingnaoleng was brought to JNIMS this evening.
On the other hand, an IED was found at the residence of INC candidate in Sagolband AC Dr Kh Loken's mother's parental home at about 9.30 am today at Sayang Kurao Makhong.
The house belongs to Salam Jugindro and the explosive was found covered with leaves near a nullah.
Explosive experts of Manipur Police have retrieved the bomb.
Meanwhile, the CorCom has claimed responsibility for planting the IED at the residence of Dr Kh Loken's mother's parental family.
Notably, two other explosives were also found at the same residence yesterday.
Moreover, some unidentified persons fired around 10 round of shots at the residence of INC candidate in Kshetrigao AC Amin Shah at Kshetri Bengoon Awang Leikai at about 10.30 pm yesterday.
Even as security personnel guarding the candidate's residence retaliated, there was no report of any casualty.
Taking strong exception to the attack, womenfolk of the locality took out a torch rally tonight.
One more hand grenade was found at the Yumnam Leikai residence of one Yumnam Gobind (40) at around 8.30 pm today.