Man shot dead by cousin brother
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 18 2025:
One Leishangthem Yaiphaba Meitei (23), son of Thoithoi, opened fire and killed his cousin brother Leishangthem Debson (32), son of late Guneshwor of Naoremthong Khumanthem Leikai Lane 2 on Saturday.
According to police, Debson and Yaiphaba had an argument at their shared courtyard on Saturday around 9.30 pm during which Yaiphaba reportedly shot his cousin brother Debson with an air gun, hitting the latter's chest.
Debson was rushed to RIMS hospital but succumbed to injuries.
Lamphel police has registered a case, arrested Yaiphaba and seized the murder weapon.
Post mortem examination of Debson was conducted at JNIMS morgue and his body handed over to the family members.