A team of Manipur Police commandos led by then Sub Inspector Th Krishnatombi allegedly killed five innocent persons viz. Major Shimreingam Shaiza of Ukhrul, Rukhoshele of Nagaland, Tusovehu Chakesang of Nagaland, Kikheto Sema of Nagaland, and Hidam Budha of Kwakeithel in an alleged fake encounter in broad daylight on August 29, 1998.