Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 02 2010:
Out of four UG cadres who sustained injuries during gun battle between two rival UG groups at Saichang area of Sadar Hills on July 21, two have been sent to jail while another ran away from hospital.
During the gun battle between KRA and KNF (P) cadres, four cadres of the latter group sustained injuries and they were brought to Shija Hospitals the same night, said a police source.
Of the four cadres, Latkum alias Victor John Haokip (33) s/o Lunkholet of Lamkajang village under Saikul P/S and Lunpao Touthang alias Francis Kuki alias Lunkimmang (37) s/o Lunkhao of Aigejang under Saikul P/S have been sent to jail.
But another cadre identified as Thanglenlal (24) from Twichin village fled away from hospital, says an unconfirmed report.
The fourth cadre identified as Pinky Kipgen (22) of Molnoi is undergoing treatment at Shija Hospital.
It was reported that 16 cadres belonging to the two groups were killed in the gun battle.