Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 09:
Suspected Kuki militants shot five women on the leg on charges of selling liquor near Songkului River under Saparmeina PS last night at around 7.The five women have been identified as one Moinu (40) w/o Okshit, Chinu (45) w/o Hethang, Seram Promita (35) w/o Achouba, Nongthongbam Maipakpi (27) w/o N Deben and Irengbam Thoinu (30) w/o (L) Lukhoi.
According to reports received by the press, all the five women were picked up by unidentified gunmen while going to the village chief's residence last night at around 7.All the women are presently undergoing treatment at RIMS.
PLA eliminates deserter: Referring to the news item published in various State dailies today regarding the gunning down of a youth by personnel of 5/8 Gurkha Rifles at Thinnungei on October 6, PLA has clarified that the youth was gunned down by its cadres and not by the security forces.
Talking to The Sangai Express, a caller who identified himself as a member of the PLA Auxiliary Dept informed that the deceased youth was a PLA cadre who deserted the party along with some arms and ammunition on Nov 5.He belonged to the party's 252 BN, the member added.
Based on specific information that the deserter was in the Thingnungei area, the party's cadres rushed to the area and nabbed the youth.
However, the deserter tried to attack the cadres with a knife and in self defence he was gunned down, the member added.
One AK 47 Rifle and two magzine were also recovered from the youth.
One killed: Unidentified gunmen shot dead a youth at Laisenthong Mamang Leikai north west of Kumbi PS last night at around 7.30, said sources.
The victim has been identified as one Moirang-them Meghachandra (25) s/o M Ibohal of Kumbi Taretkhong.
According to family members, Meghachandra who went out of the house alone at round 6.30 pm was found shot dead nearby at around 7.30.He received two bullet wounds on the left side of his head.