India, June 5 -- A sessions court on Wednesday framed charges against former sub-inspector Thokchom Krishnatombi and three others in connection with the alleged fake encounter that killed Major Shimreingam Shaiza and four others on Imphal Airport Road August 29, 1998.

Major Shaiza was the younger brother of former chief minister Yangmasho Shaiza, belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community (a sub-tribe of the Nagas).

The court framed charges against then sub-inspector Krishnatombi of Tabungkhok Makha Leikai, constable Khundongbam Inaobi of Minuthong Kabo Leikai, constable Thangkhongam Lungdim of G. Songgel village, and Md. Akhtar Hussain of Yairipok Tulihal Konjil Leikai under sections 302 (murder), 307 (attempt to murder), 201 (Causing di...