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.
Meitel 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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