Manipur Police have arrested two people in connection with the killing of a man from Assam, who was allegedly stabbed to death outside Axis Bank at Thangal Bazar in Imphal on Monday night, September 7.
The victim, a resident of Borojalenga village in Silchar, Assam, was reportedly staying in the Thangal Bazar area. Police said he was allegedly killed by having his neck slashed with a machete.
Following the incident, an FIR was registered at City Police Station and an investigation was launched to identify those involved and determine the motive behind the killing.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Yendrembam Paona Singh, 60, and Laishram Ngongo Meitei, 39, both residents of Kanglasiphai Makha Leikai.
During the investigation, Paona Singh allegedly confessed to the crime. According to police, he told investigators that the attack was carried out as an act of revenge following a dispute with the victim over alleged dealings involving contraband ganja.
Police said Paona Singh had travelled to Thangal Bazar allegedly intending to kill the victim and attacked him with a machete, slashing his neck.
Investigators have seized blood-stained clothes allegedly worn by Paona Singh during the incident. A two-wheeler reportedly used by the accused to reach the crime scene has also been recovered.
Police are continuing efforts to recover the machete allegedly used in the killing.
Further investigation is underway, police said.
