IMPHAL/UKHRUL: In a further development, angry residents brought the bodies of the two deceased to the gate of the chief minister’s bungalow on Monday afternoon to protest the killings. Police subsequently fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
At least two people from the Meitei community were killed and three others injured after suspected Kuki gunmen allegedly opened fire near Sunurok Uyok in Khongbal Thangkhul at around 9.30 am on Monday, triggering anger among local residents.
The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil (35), son of Raja Mama Memi of Nongshum Mayai Leikai, and Lairenlakpam Inaobi (51), son of Tombi of Nongshum Awang Leikai.
The injured were identified as Maisnam Somendro (47), son of Bor Singh, and Ngangom Tonaobi (18), son of Abung, both residents of Nongshum Mayai Leikai. Another injured person, Ksh Sushil (32), son of Ksh Deven of Uyumpok Mayai Leikai, was reported to be in serious condition.
All three injured persons were taken to Raj Medicity Hospital for treatment.
UPDATE: Ksh Sushil (32), who was injured in the suspected ambush, has succumbed to his injuries, taking the death toll to three.
Security has been tightened around the chief minister’s bunglow, with heavy deployment in the area. Movement along roads near the bungalow was restricted, with people prevented from passing through.
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