Man mistaken for bear, shot dead
A man was shot dead by a relative mistaking the former as a bear near Mizoram-Myanmar border Farkawn village, the police said today
2012-09-10 13:07:36
Aizawl
Agencies
Ralthanga (37) was killed when his neighbour Lalpeksanga shot at him mistaking him a bear while searching for a missing mithun in Lurh mountain on Saturday.
Lalpeksanga and his companion saw fresh tracks of bear and were waiting in readiness while Ralthanga suddenly appeared resulting in Lalpeksanga shooting at him and killing him on the spot.
Autopsy on the body of Ralthanga was performed at nearby Khawbung Rural hospital and the police detained Lalpeksanga for questioning.
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Man mistaken for bear, shot dead
A man was shot dead by a relative mistaking the former as a bear near Mizoram-Myanmar border Farkawn village, the police said today