1 killed as gunmen open fire in Kpi
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kpi, June 06 2023:
One person was killed in firing by gunmen when resideces of the Committee of Tribal Unity (COTU), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi district were stormed by large numbers of people who were against suspension of the NH-2 blockade.
COTU had on Sunday an-nounced to reopen NH-2 blockade for one week under some conditions.
However, large numbers of people who have been imposing road blocks in Gampiphai area marched towards residences of COTU president and chairman at Sapermeina on Monday.
As the people tried to storm their resi-dences, some armed men present in the area fired several rounds during which one person was killed instantly.
Identity of the deceased could not be established as yet.