ZB advisor Athuan Abonmei shot dead
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 22 2021: Zeliangrong Baudi (ZB) former president and advisor Athuan Abonmei was abducted and shot dead by unknown gunmen at Tamenglong town on Wednesday.
According to reports, Athuan was at Tamenglong district headquarters to take part in a programme attended by CM N Biren and other MLAs.
At about 11 am, he was abducted by unknown gunmen from near the programme venue, Tamenglong ground.
As soon as the report of abduction spread, people from his native Lamlaba village launched hectic search for him but could not trace him.
Later, his body was found with bullet marks at a stone crusher site located between Sonparam and Philong villages, about 28 km away from Tamenglong town.
On receiving the report, a team of Tamenglong District Police rushed to the spot and conducted investigation along with registering a case at Tamenglong police station.
It may be mentioned here that Athuan Abonmei had contested election two times from Tamei assembly constituency of Tamenglong district.