One shot dead, another injured; RPF claims
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 30 2023:
At least one person was shot dead and another pumped bullets on both legs by unknown armed men at Mayang Imphal Bengoon ground under Mayang Imphal Police Station on Thursday.
The deceased man identified as Mayengbam Kishan (21) s/o M Ingocha of Irengband Makha Leikai, suffered a fatal gunshot on his head.
Meanwhile, the injured has been identified as a 17-year-old boy from Kakching district.
He was first taken to Mayang Imphal PHC for first aid treatment and later referred to RIMS hospital.
According to a police report, the unknown armed men shot and killed Kishan at Mayang Imphal Bengoon ground a little after 5pm on Thursday, inflicted injuries on the 17-year-old.Both of them were reportedly abducted around five days ago.
Mayang Imphal PS had registered a case in this regard.
On the other hand, the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) has claimed responsibility for the incident.
In a press release issued by RPF assistant secretary (Publicity) Bangkim on Thursday, the Front stated that Mayengbam Kishan and the 17-year old boy, both hailing from Irengband Makha Leikai in Kakching district, were punished for the sexual assault (rape) of a 15-year old girl on November 24.It further cautioned that it will continue to punish all those who commit sexual crimes against women.
Highlighting the rising number of rape cases in Manipur society, the outfit urged all concerned to respect women, while stressing the need for parents to teach their sons to respect women from a young age.