Imphal (PTI): A sub-editor of an English daily here was shot dead at Langol area in Imphal West district of Manipur.

Unidentified gunmen shot Konsam Rishikanta (22), working in the 'Imphal Free Press', from point blank range killing him on the spot on Monday evening, official sources said.

Imphal Free Press editor Pradip Phanjoubam said Rishikanta was a hard working, sincere and honest journalist.

All Manipur Working Journalists' Union (AMWJU) demanded that the culprits disclose the reasons for shooting down an upcoming journalist.

It said in a statement that AMWJU had earlier appealed to various organisations including militant outfits to give journalists a chance to explain their point of view if their writing was not accepted by individual or organisation.