Eyewitness accounts said three youths, armed with handguns, entered his shop, shot him point-blank and escaped. He died instantaneously.
Women have launched an agitation against the killing of two persons by 20 Assam Rifles personnel in Chandel district on Monday. They alleged that the victims, Laishram Keshorjit, 40, and Seram Priyokumar, 41, Imphal-based grocers, had gone to the international market at Namphalong, across the international gate at Moreh, to buy items. They were carrying a lot of cash.
In a statement, 20 Assam Rifles said an AK 47 rifle was recovered from them.
The agitators seek action against the guilty. Besides compensation, they want a member of the families to be given a government job.