Manipur AG, who was shot at, out of danger

Imphal: Manipur Advocate General Nongmeikappam
Koteshwar shot and injured by militants in an ambush was
stated to be out of danger on Sunday.

Sources in the hospital where Koteshwar was admitted to in
a critical condition last night, said a bullet was removed
from his chest. "He is now out of danger."

Koteshwar (50), who was returning along with Manipur Works
Minister K Ranjit and Tribal Development Minister D D Thaisi
from Ukhrul district in a car, was ambushed by suspected
militants at Litan area, about 33 km from here last night.

No individual or group has, so far, claimed responsibility
for the attack.

PTI