Imphal: A police officer accidentally shot dead a 64-year-old man at homecoming celebrations for Olympic bronze medal-winning boxer Mary Kom, officials said on Tuesday.
Ms Kom was greeted by large crowds in Churachandpur town in Manipur when the reception in her honour was interrupted by the gunshot.
The victim was rushed to a hospital but died of his injuries after the accident on Sunday, while the police constable has been arrested.
Mr Singh said the cultural and entertainment programme had continued after the shooting.
The mother-of-two is is seen as a symbol of unity as she hails from Manipur, a state bordering Myanmar that has been hit by separatist violence for decades.
Ms Kom was greeted by large crowds in Churachandpur town in Manipur when the reception in her honour was interrupted by the gunshot.
The victim was rushed to a hospital but died of his injuries after the accident on Sunday, while the police constable has been arrested.
Mr Singh said the cultural and entertainment programme had continued after the shooting.
Advertisement
The mother-of-two is is seen as a symbol of unity as she hails from Manipur, a state bordering Myanmar that has been hit by separatist violence for decades.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Manu Bhaker Meets Mary Kom, Makes Special Request To 8-Time World Champion Mary Kom Steps Down As Chef-De-Mission Of India's Paris Olympics Contingent, Says "Left With No Choice" Sharath Kamal To Be India's Flag Bearer, Mary Kom Appointed Chef De Mission For Paris Olympics INDIA's "Hit With Footwear" Protest In Mumbai Over Shivaji Statue Collapse Celebrated "Russian Spy" Whale Hvaldimir Found Dead In Norway: Report "It's Mom, I Love You": Mother Of Israeli-American Found Dead In Gaza Nurse Molested By Patient During Late Night Shift At West Bengal Hospital Thousands In Australia Without Power Amid Heavy Rains Exclusive: Actor Says Won't Give Up #MeToo Fight Despite Legal Threat Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.