Five gunned down in intense gunfights
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 05 2023:
Security forces have reportedly gunned down at least five cadres of armed outfit in gunfights at Saiton and Phougakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district in a span of 24 hours.
According to credible sources, four militants were killed at Saiton by the security forces during the exchange of fire which began yesterday and continued till today.
Four weapons (single and double barrel guns) have been seized by the security personnel.
On the other hand, it is reported that cadres of a particular militant group ambushed a combined team which was returning from Torbung areas toward Phougakchao Ikhai in late hours yesterday and the two sides engaged in a gunfight till today.
At least one cadre of the militant group got killed in the exchange of fire, while two IRB personnel sustained bullet wounds.
The injured IRB personnel are reportedly out of danger.
Meanwhile, a group of people snatched three guns from the VDF post at Chothe Village in Bishnupur.