Several shots rang the air in and around Notun Bosti, spreading panic among shopkeepers.
According to reports, at around 2.30 p.m. Saturday, four to five unidentified gunmen went to a nearby workshop (near Zhimomi automobiles) Circular Road where one person was repairing his vehicle. The gunmen caught hold of the person, later identified as one NSCN(I-M)activist in the rank of deputy kilonser. When the NSCN(I-M) activist grappled and fled, the gunmen chased and fired several rounds with two bullets hitting him.
According to police, the activist was identified as one Chipenthung Ezung (45), NSCN (I-M) “Deputy Kilonser” MIP, son of late Sanchithung of Longsa village, Wokha.
The injured activist was rushed to nearby Metro Hospital and later shifted to another hospital. Police recovered one empty case of 7.65 caliber from the spot.
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