Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 24 2010:
Unidentified armed persons opened fire at the residence of one Saikhom Nimai at Irom Meijrao Mamang Makha Leikai under Wangoi police station in Imphal West district on the night of November 23 .
Though no one was injured in the attack, the walls, doors and tin-roof of the house bore bullet marks all over.
Police, who arrived for spot inquiry after the incident, recovered a large quantity of empty cartridges of AK Rifles.
Police have registered a case in connection with the incident.
Talking to mediapersons in connection with the attack at his residence today, 44-year old Saikhom Nimai informed that he had not received any demand letter or threat from any UG group.
He also appealed to all concerned to come up with an explanation on why his house was attacked.
While leaving after carrying out the attack, the armed persons also opened black firing at a little distance away from the house.
Meanwhile, in protest against the firing attack and causing fear psychosis in the locality, womenfolk staged a Wakat Meepham.
MLA of Wangoi A/C Salam Joy has also strongly condemned the firing attack at the house of Nimai.