Imphal, June 5 -- The Court of Session Judge, Imphal West, on Wednesday framed charges against four Manipur police commandos in connection with the alleged fake encounter/extrajudicial killing of four persons and injuring one that occurred on August 29, 1998, along Imphal Airport road.

The court's order reveals that the then Sub Inspector Th Krishnatombi initially registered the case at Singjamei police station based on his report. His report stated that a team of Imphal West commandos was operating in the Kwakeithel area to apprehend "underground cadres."

According to the report, a car sped away, with its occupants allegedly firing upon the commandos, leading to "retaliation" that left four persons dead and one injured.

The report als...