Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 04 2010:
In yet another attack on workers of Health and Family Welfare Minister Ph Parijat, unidentified armed persons opened fire at the residence of one Takhellambam Milan (27) of Itam Nungoi Khunou in the intervening night of August 3 and 4 .
In the attack, the father of the worker was scratched by a bullet on his left side stomach.
According to police report, the attack was carried out by some 3 to 4 armed persons at around 12.30 am.
They opened fire one round at the residence of Takhellambam Milan (27) of Itam Nungoi Khunou, who is a worker of Minister Parijat.
The armed persons broke down the gate as well as the door to gain entry.
They were looking for Milan and when the family members told them that Milan was not at home, they opened fire.
The bullet scratched the left side stomach of Yumjao, father of Milan.
Milan is also said to be a contractor and the secretary of the local club.
Conveying that the incident has created fear and uncertainty in the family, the family members have appealed to all concerned to ensure such incidents are not repeated.