Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 05 2010:
Unidentified armed persons opened fire at the Kongba Nandeibam Leikai residence of Pradhan of Uchekon Nongchup Gram Panchayat Wahengbam Birla Singh (38) last night.
Two youths who came riding a scooter at around 8 pm reportedly opened two rounds of firing at the residence of the Pradhan.
There is no report of any casualty in the attack.
One missed fire bullet has been recovered from the site of the incident.
Pradhan Birla has informed that she has not received any monetary demand or threat from any UG group.
In protest against the firing attack, Meira Paibis of the area staged a Wakat Meepham today.
On the other hand, unidentified armed persons reportedly opened two rounds of firing at the Uripok Polem Leikai residence of Hijam Basanta (45), who is a contractor of Manipur Police Housing Corporation, at around 11.12 pm yesterday.