A Manipur Police constable in Jiribam district shot and killed his senior colleague, a Sub-Inspector, on Saturday following a verbal dispute, officials reported.
Singh said police has been asked to secure the release of two Meitei youth who were kidnapped by armed militants in ethnic-violence hit Manipur's Kangpokpi.
In a statement, Kuki Inpi said MMG is a sophisticated weapon, which is used in preparations for wars and is rarely employed by the Army and Assam Rifles in counter-insurgency operations.
After law and order situation in Manipur turned violent, the Centre has directed deployment of two fresh CRPF battalions comprising of about 2,000 personnel for security duties in ethnic strife-torn Manipur.
The successful joint operations have resulted in recovery of over 50 weapons, large quantity of ammunition and other war-like stores. Recovered items have been handed over to Manipur Police for further investigation and disposal.
