Guwahati: A 17-year-old student was allegedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday.

The incident took place on Saturday night around 8:30 pm.

The deceased has been identified as Seigunlal Misao.

As per sources, two miscreants came on a motorcycle, including a woman, and one of them shot at Seigunlal Misao.

The student succumbed to injuries on the spot. Misao was killed amid his class 12 examination conducted by the Manipur state board.

Following the incident, the angered locals blocked the NH-39 demanding immediate arrest of those behind the murder. 

However, the identity of the accused and their motive for the attack are still unknown.

Further investigation is underway.

Last year on December 21, an 18-year-old college student was shot dead and his father received bullet injuries when unidentified gunmen fired at them in Thoubal district.

According to sources, the victim, identified as Ningthoujam Rohit, was shot by unidentified masked gunmen who barged into his residence. Reports suggest that the incident may be linked to a stone-pelting incident in the area involving supporters of two political parties.

Rohit was a student of Thoubal college and was preparing for his Class 12 examinations.