One security personnel on poll duty allegedly shot himself with his service rifle at Senvon in Tipaimukh AC, Pherzawl district on Monday - the day of first phase of polling for the 12th Manipur Assembly elections, at around 12.40 am, sources said.
It is suspected to be an accidental firing from his service weapon as per UD Case No.01/2022 PBG-PS u/s 174 CrPC dated February 28, 2022.
The deceased has been identified as Havildar of 8 MR, Naorem Ibochouba Singh, from Kakching Labungo Pareng, Kakching district. He was detailed for poll duty at 55/37 Senvon (C) Polling Station, Tipaimukh AC.
Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur expressed his condolence over the demise of the security personnel.
Meanwhile, SP of Churachandpur Srivanan Surve IPS said the body had been airlifted to Imphal.
The body of the deceased was recovered by concerned officials with the help of Rapid Response team (RRT) and airlifted to Imphal and kept at JNIMS morgue. One Sub-Inspector (IO) and a Magistrate accompanied the body, police said.
