Imphal: A 26-year-old man was shot in broad daylight on Friday by unidentified assailants in Manipur’s Imphal West district.
The man was identified as Wakabam Nelson Singh, a resident of Takyel Khongbal Thoudal Leikai in Imphal West district.
The incident occurred around 3:00 PM near the Zero Fast Food Hotel in Lamphel Supermarket.
Singh sustained a bullet injury to his right calf. The attackers reportedly fled the scene after the shooting.
Responding to the incident, police personnel from the Lamphel police station arrived at the location and transported Singh to Shija Hospital for treatment.
Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the motive behind the attack. As of now, no group or individual has claimed responsibility for the shooting.