One hurt in Kuki factional clash
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, May 28 2013:
One armed cadre sustained injuries when gun battle broke out between two Kuki UG groups namely KNF (P) and KNF (N), both signatories of Suspension of Operation (SoO) with the Government, at Bongpak Khullen located on the eastern part of Thoubal Multipurpose Project under Yairipok Police Station, yesterday.
The gun battle which broke out around 10:30 pm also killed a pig and a buffalo.
According to police report, the gun battle occurred between the armed cadres of KNF (P) and KNF (N).
Around 5/6 cadres of KNF (P), who were staying in Bongpak Khullen came in contact with the cadres of KNF (N).
Around 200 rounds of bullets were heard firing during the gun battle.
In the gun battle, Dongthang Haokip alias Naocha (30), who is said to be the Finance Secretary of KNF (N), suffered bullet injury on his right leg.
The injured Finance Secretary was taken away by cadres of KNF (N).
The whereabouts of the injured cadre is still not known.
In the gun battle, a pig and a buffalo were also killed.
A team of Thoubal Police and Yairipok Police rushed to the spot for investigation today.
It may be recalled here that KNF (P) commander, sergeant HS Seipao Kuki was shot dead by unidentified armed persons on May 23 .