Imphal, Nov 2 (PTI) A sub-inspector of police was shot dead allegedly by a constable with his service rifle in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday, an officer said.

Sub-inspector Shah Jahan was shot dead from point blank range allegedly by constable Bikramjit in the Mongbung area of the district and an investigation is on, the officer said.

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Preliminary reports said that Shah Jahan had a verbal altercation with Bikramjit on Saturday.

The constable has been arrested, the officer added.

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