Ukhrul, October 30: An accidental firing incident involving personnel of the 2 Mahar Regiment injured one person, identified as Oinam Imbomcha Meitei (42) near Kumbi Thongkhong, Bishnupur district around 1 pm according to police.
The incident unfolded while Oinam Meitei was sitting inside his roadside shop when the personnel accidently discharged his weapon, causing an injury to the victim’s right thigh.
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The injured was reportedly administered first aid by the 2 Mahar Regiment before shifting to District Hospital, Bishnupur, for further treatment.
Kumbi Police Station has registered a case initiating investigation into the matter.
