Militant carrying reward of Rs.2 lakh killed

A militant of Manipur-based Hmar People’s Convention (Democrats), carrying a reward of Rs.2 lakh, was killed near Tiaulian hamlet in Manipur in an encounter with the Mizoram police personnel on Friday morning, a senior police officer said.

Deputy Inspector General of Police (Armed) Lalbiakzama said that the body of Malsawmkima, the HPC (D) militant was being brought to the Mizoram-Manipur border Sakawrdai village.

“Malsawmkima, former Mizoram Armed Police (MAP) personnel, deserted on the night of June 11 last year from Sakawrdai police outpost and decamped with one AK-47 assault rifle, one INSAS rifle and several rounds of ammunition,” Lalbiakzama said.

The deserted cop then joined the HPC (D) and became self-styled sergeant. He was among the HPC (D) militants who ambushed the State Assembly committee on government assurances team on March 28 last and gunned down three policemen, near Mizoram-Manipur-Assam border Zokhawthiang hamlet.

The State government later placed a reward of Rs.2 lakh on his head for the attack.

He was also reportedly involved in the murder of two civilians at Patpuihmun village in Manipur a few days back while he was wanted by the Mizoram police in many cases, including criminal intimidation and extortion.

The police have seized a .38 Luger revolver from Malsawmkima, which was identified as being taken from the slain policemen on March 28 ambush. - PTI

Had gunned down three policemen, was reportedly involved in the murder of two civilians