1 killed, 4 hurt in firing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 05 2015 :
One person was killed while four others sustained injuries when unidentified persons fired several rounds of bullet towards a group of people who were taking part in the ritual of Lai Lamthokpa of the local sylvan deity at a place between Pallel and Aimol village at around 9 pm today.
It is reported that the injured persons have been rushed to Imphal for medical treatment.
According to information received by The Sangai Express, the incident happened when a large number of people gathered at the area for the Lai Lamthokpa ritual of Ebudhou Sekmai Ningthou and Nongpok Ningthou.
Unidentified persons fired several rounds of bullets toward the ritual participants from different directions inflicting bullet injuries.
Soon after the incident, a large number of people stormed Pallel police station demanding immediate arrest of the persons who were behind the indiscriminate firing.
The situation in Pallel area is reported to be tense at the time of filing this report.
N Modhunimai, Additional SP (Operation) Thoubal and other officers of Thoubal police have rushed to the spot.