Imphal, May 19 -- A farm owner in Thoubal district of Manipur allegedly shot and killed his employee following a dispute during a feast.

The incident took place on Sunday night (May 18) at Heirok Haorok village, under the jurisdiction of Heirok Police Station.

According to police reports, the accused, Ningthoujam Rajnikanta (44), used his licensed firearm to shoot his employee, Laishram Tombi (45), in the back of the head. The fatal shooting occurred around 8:30 PM at Rajnikanta's residence in Heirok Part II Mayai Leikai during a gathering.

Tombi, a resident of Heirok Part II Devi Mandav Leikai, was rushed to Thoubal District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival. His body was later transferred to JNIMS Hospital in Imphal for post-...