Hunter shot dead
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 10 2011:
A man who had gone for hunting in the jungle of Leitan village under Tengnoupal Police Station of Chandel district was shot dead by another hunter who mistook him for some animals yesterday.
The deceased has been identified as Ch Chungkholien Mate (40) s/o late Ch Ngamlun Mate of Leitan village while the hunter, who mistakenly shot dead Chungkholien Mate, as C Thangjalun Mate (38) s/o C Jamkhonei Mate, of the same village.
They are also related as brothers-in-law but normally go on separate hunting trips.
Yesterday's unfortunate incident occurred at around 3.30 pm inside the jungle of Leitan village, located 38 kms to the south-west of Tengnoupal Police Station.