Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26:
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a couple at Keithelmanbi Military Colony six Kms south of Kangpokpi PS last night at around 11, said sources.
The deceased couple has been identified as Thangin alias Thangkhogin Kipgen (55) s/o Demkhopou Kipgen and Lingneikim (45) of Keithelmanbi Military Colony.
Thangin was the former Principal of Brighter Academy Senapati.
The couple left behind three sons and two daughters.
Four of the couple's children are reported to be staying outside the State.
According to reports, Thangin was shot dead by the gunmen near his own gate after he was dragged out of his houe.
The victim's wife Lhingneikim was out of the house at the time of the murder.
She was attending the funeral of a youth who was gunned down by troops of 14 Assam Rifles at Kalaphar on October 24 at that relevant time.
Reports further said that Lhingneikim who was returning home from the funeral function was stopped by the gunmen and brutally shot dead near the victim's house.
Thangin received four bullet wounds in the chest while Lhingneikim received a bullet wound on her chest.
According to reports received from police, the gunmen who killed the couple numbered about 30.