21-year-old student allegedly shot dead by minister's son

21 March,2011 01:55 PM IST |   |  Agencies

A 21-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by the son of a Manipur minister at Kwakeithel in Imphal West district, police sources said on Monday.


A 21-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by the son of a Manipur minister at Kwakeithel in Imphal West district, police sources said on Monday.

Irom Roger was allegedly shot dead by 27-year-old Ajay Meitei, the son of N Biren Singh, minister for Irrigation, Flood Control and Sports minister last evening at Kwakeithel, the sources said.

Meitei chased Roger in a vehicle and allegedly shot him dead from a M-20 pistol, they said adding that Meitei later surrendered to the police with his pistol.

Police suspect personal enmity may be the reason behind the killing.

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21-year-old student shot dead minister's son