SF-UG clash in Kangpokpi, search ops conducted
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 08 2021:
Security forces clashed with suspected Kuki insurgents at B Gamnom village of Kangpokpi district on Tuesday morning.
Following the incident, a search and cordon operation was carried out by the security forces.
According to a report, the incident occurred at B Gamnom village located to the east of Maphou PS around 3am Tuesday.
On receiving reports of presence of heavily armed members of unknown insurgent group in the area, a team of 21 para security forces conducted an operation a little after midnight on Tuesday.
Upon seeing the arrival of the security forces, the insurgents, who were reportedly hiding in the village, opened fire leading to retaliation from the security forces.
After receiving news of the incident, additional forces of 21 AR and state police rushed to the scene and conducted a search and cordon operation.
However, there were no reports of any casualty or arrest made, the report conveyed.