IMPHAL, Nov 18: A property conflict at Mayang Imphal left a man with bullet injuries after his nephew shot him with a licenced gun at around 7am.
The incident happened at Mayang Imphal Thana Maning Leikai, Imphal West district. The victim has been identified as Laisharm Pobitro, 42, son of (l) L Mangi and the accused as Laishram Ithoi alias Naoba, 27, son of L Ibungo of Mayang Imphal Thana Maning Leikai. the victim was injured on his legs and stomach.
The victim and the accused’s father are said to be brothers living together in same piece of land.
Sources said during a confrontation between the two brothers this morning regarding land issues, the accused L Ithoi came out with an SBLL licenced gun and shot his uncle.
Mayang Imphal Police Station has registered a case on the incident.