Cachar (Assam) [India], January 11 (ANI): A man was killed after suspected militants shot at him in Cachar district near the Assam-Manipur border on Tuesday.

The incident took place at Rongmei Basti under Jirighat police station.

Also Read | Republic Day 2022: R-Day Celebrations to Take Place With Stricter Curbs, Further Reduction in Number of Visitors Likely, Says Official.

Cachar superintendent of police Ramandeep Kaur, along with teams of state police and paramilitary personnel reached the spot following the incident. Security has been beefed up in the area. The victim has been identified as David Rongmei.

"A man was shot dead by suspected militants on the Assam-Manipur border. The incident took place under Jirighat police station limits in Cachar district," Cachar SP Ramandeep Kaur said. The investigation is underway. (ANI)

Also Read | MHA Asks States To Safeguard Rights of Transgender Persons in Prisons.

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)