HMAR chief safe, man shot dead

Imphal, Apr 2 (UNI) HMAR president of Meghalaya M Hmante, allegedly kidnapped by suspected militants last evening from his residence at Churachandpur district, was safe, police said here today.

'' He is safe and in sound health but his vehicle is missing, '' police added.

Official report of the lost vehicle is yet to be received.

Meanwhile, in a separate incident, 50-year-old Md Khalip was shot dead by unknown gunmen at Imphal East last night.

Investigation was on.

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