SENAPATI, Dec 21 (NNN): One NSCN-IM Tatar (member of Parliament) was killed by 43 Assam Rifles in Sadar Hills of Senapati district today.
The deceased has been identified as Apao Kipgen who was the younger brother of former MLA Haokholet Kipgen.
There have been contradictory stories coming in regarding the cirscumstances that led to the killing of the NSCN-IM Tatar.
The Assam Rifles source said Apao Kipgen was killed in an encounter but the family members said otherwise.
According to Apao Kipgen`s family members, personnel of 43 Assam Rifles picked up Apao Kipgen (53) from his house at Henbung and killed him near Tasar Farm between T.Khullen and Chungoubung, Sadar Hills area under Senapati district. The police found the dead body of Apao Kipgen at around 1:30 pm.
Assam Rifles source said an SLR and a 9 mm pistol were recovered from Apao Kipgen.
Eye witnesses said bullet marks were seen all over Apao Kipgen`s body.