Political worker shot dead at Tamenglong
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15, 2012:
A supporter of Tamenglong AC MLA Khangthuanang Panmei was shot dead by the MLA's security escort.
According to sources, P Mancy (36) of Tamenglong Khunjao was shot dead by a Havildar of 5th MR with his service rifle at the Tamenglong residence of the MLA at about 8 pm yesterday.
It is reported that Havildar K Irabanta of Kakyai Mayai Leikai was on duty as house guard of the MLA.
Irabanta and Mancy reportedly had an altercation last evening.
Together with registration of a case in Tamenglong police station, Havildar Irabanta has been taken into police custody.
The corpse of Mancy has been handed over to family members after post mortem at JNIMS today.