Body with bullet wounds found in Imphal West

Guwahati: The body of an unidentified man with bullet wounds and eyes blindfolded was found in Imphal West district on Tuesday morning, reports Prabin Kalita. The body was found at Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai by locals during the morning walk, who promptly informed the police. Even as the identity of the deceased remains unknown, spent bullet shells have been recovered.Also, two syringes containing a liquid substance were found near the body. On Monday evening, shortly after a high-level security meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, a mob set fire to a bus used for transporting security personnel in Kangpokpi district. The incident occurred around 8.30 pm at Kangpokpi Bazar while the bus was on its way to the Kangpokpi police station. The mob stopped the bus and prevented a police team, which had rushed to the spot, from reaching the scene by blocking the road. In the meantime, significant reinforcements of central paramilitary and police forces have begun arriving in the state from various locations across the country following the completion of their election duties.