Youth killed in accidental firing
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 12 2023:
A displaced Meitei youth from Churachandpur was killed while another got injured in misfiring last night at Yourabung Khunou under Lamlai police station in Imphal East district.
The deceased has been identified as Konthoujam Tonsana 21 s/o Rajen of Khuga Tampak in Churachandpur.
As per police, the incident of misfiring took place while one Yumnam Ibohal 45 s/o Yaima of Yourabung Khunou was cleaning a gun at around 10.15 pm yesterday.
It is reported that the misfired bullet first pierced through the palm of Y Ibohal and hit the chest of Tonsana who was sitting nearby.
Tonsana was taken to Raj Medicity where he succumbed to the injury.
It is said that Tonsana was taking shelter at his married sister's place at Yourabung Khunou.
The corpse has been taken to Yourabung after an autopsy at JNIMS today.
A case has been registered at Lamlai police station.
There is no report of anyone being pulled up.