In a delayed report, Longleng police has confirmed that Amosen (Tangha) village council chairman T. Lungham Phom son of late Tamda Phom was shot dead by one M. Chonglang Phom, son of late Manching Phom on March 5 at Amosen village under Longleng district.
According to police, the victim Tamda Phom went to the house of the accused M. Chonglang to deliver an “important message” to the latter’s brother. The accused, who is said to be “mentally unstable”, was nabbed by the villagers and Longleng police from Yongnyah village after he escaped from the village after committing the crime. Longleng police seized one muzzle loading gun from the spot and a case was registered at Longleng police station. The accused was forwarded to judicial custody after interrogating the accused the police said.