Bombs set off, shots fired
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, May 20 2023:
Even as VDF personnel stationed at Phougakchao Ikhai were engaged in a gun fight with suspected Kuki militants on the hill range located to the western side of Phougakchao Ikhai, troops of 2nd Mahar Regiment set off three bombs at around 2.30 pm today.
Troops of 2nd Mahar Regiment stationed at Loukoi Pat, Bishnupur detected three bombs planted by suspected Kuki militants at Kolpung area of Churachandpur district.
Subsequently, the troops set off the bombs safely.
On the other hand, a gun fight ensued when Kuki militants opened fire toward VDF personnel stationed on the western hill range of Phougakchao Ikhai at around 3.30 pm today.
Although the VDF personnel retaliated, there was no report of any casualty.