Villagers panic as gun fight rages near Kwatha Khunou
Source: Chronicle News Service
Moreh, March 25 2023:
Villagers of Kwatha Khunou are in panic following the fierce exchange of gun fire in the neighbouring Myanmar.
The sound of the battle between suspected pro democracy armed group PDF and Myanmarese military could be heard from 6 am to 7.30 am on Saturday.
The gun fight occurred at a location likely to be a PDF camp on the Myanmar side of Border Pillar no 81, which is close to Kwatha Khunou village under Moreh sub division in Tengnoupal district.
After the gun battle, smoke could also be seen emanating from the site.
Police commando deployed at Kwatha Khunou maintained vigil as fighting continued for over an hour.
However, there are no reports of any fatalities in the gun battle.
Border fencing activities have stopped since Friday while BRTF workers fled from the area and stayed in Moreh.
Villagers of Kwatha Khunou are living in fear as they are concerned that such fierce gun battles may recur.