One shot dead

Pothashang News Service

Imphal, November 21: A non local who runs canteen at Catholic School, Canchipur, Imphal was shot dead by armed miscreants last night near the school campus at Liwa road.

The incident occurred at around 7 pm. There was no electricity when the incident took place. It was believed that Murali Thakur, 49 was brought by the armed persons and shot at the dark place.

Murali Thakur is son of Bidesh Bari Thakur from Bhirganj, Bihar.

The deceased has been running a canteen inside the Catholic School, Canchipur and staying at a rented house near the school campus.

He sustained a bullet injury on his fore head which according to police could have been shot at point blank range.

The body of the deceased has been deposited at RIMS mortuary. Police has taken up a case in connection to the killing.