Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 23 2010:
In two separate incidents, two individuals have been shot dead by unidentified persons at Lilong in Thoubal district and Lamdeng Khunou in Imphal West district.
A police source said that a man was found shot dead at Lilong Ngangou agricultural fields at about 8 this morning.
The deceased has been identified as one Md Sahabuddin (45) of Lilong Turel Ahanbi, Darul Ulum.
A bullet mark was observed on his forehead.
It is suspected that he might have been shot dead in the early hours this morning.
Notably, Sahabuddin had already submitted his nomination paper to contest the forthcoming Nagar Panchayat elections from Lilong Ward No 5.But he later withdrew his
nomination paper.
The corpse has been handed over to family members after post mortem at JNIMS today.
In connection with the killing, a case has been registered at Lilong police station.
On the other hand, another man was found shot dead on the road connecting Lamdeng Khunou to Khundi at about 7 am today.
The deceased bore a bullet mark behind the right ear.
It is suspected that the man might have been shot dead last night.
The deceased who appeared to be around 40 years of age was well-built and had medium complexion.
He was attired in a maroon colour jersey above a full checked shirt with blue and white colours.
He was also wearing fluorescent trousers and white shoes embossed with the word Reebok.
The corpse has been deposited at RIMS morgue.
A case has been registered at Lamsang police station.
No one has claimed responsibility for the killings till the time of filing this report.