Guwahati: An elderly woman was reportedly shot and killed in Manipur on December 19 during the FIFA world cup celebrations.
According to reports, the body of a 50-year-old lady who was shot dead has been kept at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science (JNIMS).
One identified as Khangenmben Devkanta has been arrested by police after the incident.
The deceased has been identified as Salam Ningol Laishram Ongbi Ibetombi Devi who hailed from Singjmei Wangma Bheigyabati Leikai in Imphal East.
According to the victim’s husband, the woman was holding a 2-year-old baby in her lap when she was shot.
Notably, two bullets were fired at their residence one passed through their wall while the other hit the woman.
A case under FIR No. 342(12) 2022 PRT-PS u/s 302 IPC and 25 (1-C) Arms Act has been registered at Porompat police station.
The deceased was known to an Argentina fan and was celebrating the triumph.
Meanwhile, locals suspect the residence was targeted since the shooter had earlier eloped with the woman’s daughter, however, locals said that the matter was settled and the man married another woman.
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.