JIRIBAM, Nov 2: In a shocking turn of events, a constable from the Manipur Police fatally shot his colleague during a routine deployment in Mongbung village around 11 AM on Saturday. This tragic incident occurred in an area currently under heightened security due to ongoing regional conflicts.
Reports suggest that the constable, who ranks below the officer involved, fired a shot from his service rifle, striking the Sub-Inspector, identified as Md. ShahJahan, a resident of Yaripok Tulihal and posted at Jiribam Police Station. The exact circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear, prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities to determine the motives behind this deadly act.
The accused constable has been identified as Akoijam Bikram Singh from Naharup Pangong Makhong. Local sources have indicated that police forces were stationed in Mongbung village to maintain order and ensure the safety of residents amid escalating tensions in the district.
