Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 22:
Two youths were shot dead by some unidentified persons near Sakhi ground along the Imphal river bank at Kontha Ahallup Makha Leikai under Heingang police station today at about 3.10 pm.
According to information received from the spot, the two deceased were brought there with their hands tied behind by the unidentified persons in a white Maruti van.
After the van was parked at the road beside the river bank, two of the unidentified persons remained standing on the road above the river bank, while another two led the two victims below the river bank.
Shortly after, people in the surrounding areas heard four rounds of gunshots.
After this, the unidentified gunmen were seen hurrying away from spot in the van towards the South.
Of the two deceased youths, one was found wearing a green T-shirt and blue jeans.
His ears were also pierced.
He was found shot on the head and shoulder.
A cash memo dated April 4 belonging to Sahara Restaurant located at Sagolband Moirang Leirak was recovered from his wallet.
Another cash memo dated April 9 for purchasing motor parts from Eastern Motors was also found from his wallet.
The other youth was clad in a green and black striped shirt above a red T-shirt.
He was wearing a blackish grey coloured jeans.
Hit by two bullets in the back of head and left cheek, his tongue was found severed.
The two deceased youths who appeared to be about 25 years in age have been picked up by Heingang police and deposited at RIMS mortuary for identification.