Police Officer Shot Dead in Manipur

Imphal: A Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Chingtham Anand was shot dead by suspected Militants in Manipur’s Moreh on Tuesday.

Anand was fired at while he was inspecting a newly constructed helipad at the Eastern ground in the border town of Moreh. He breathed his last at a primary health centre in Moreh.

Security personnel have launched an operation to apprehend the militants.

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in a message said, “Deeply saddened by the cold-blooded killing of SDPO Chingtham Anand, OC Moreh Police this morning, His dedication to serve and protect the people will always be remembered. The perpetrators will be brought to justice.”

Manipur has witnessed widescale violence since May 3. At least 175 people have died and over 50,000 have been displaced in the state since then.