One arrested
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 23 2017:
A combined team of Thoubal commando unit and a column of 6 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP (Poirei) member allegedly involved in the firing at Ningthibi Restaurant, Khurai Angom, on February 19 last year .
According to police source, the combined team, under the supervision of SP Thoubal, K Meghachandra, arrested Khaidem Roshan (22) s/o Robinson of Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai, a member of KCP (Poirei) .
During preliminary interrogation, Roshan revealed that he joined KCP (Poirei) through one Moirangthem Loyangamba of Sekta and has been working under the command of one Phijam Rainson alias Tayai (25) s/o (L) Ibungobi of Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai .
He further disclosed that under the command of Tayai he along with one of his associates, Yengkhom Atum (20) s/o Kumar of Nongpok Kakching went to Ningthibi restaurant on February 19 last year .
On reaching the restaurant, Tayai pulled out a pistol and shot three individuals, including the restaurant owner's wife (L) Romita who later succumbed to the bullet injury .
During body search, the police team recovered one mobile phone along with a sim card from Roshan's possession .
He was later handed over to Lilong police station for taking necessary legal actions.