Violence continues in Sugnu, Tangjeng; one injured
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, September 09 2024:
Tension and fear gripped Sugnu and Tangjeng Khunjao as Kuki militants continued coordinated attacks on Meetei villages on Monday.
The assault, which began early in the morning, involved heavy gunfire and shelling, leading to injury of at least one village volunteer.
The attack originated from multiple locations, including G Son-gel, Leishan Tampak, Lalloiphai, Dongyang, Tangjeng Ahallup, and areas west of the Manipur River.
The militants targeted villages on the eastern side of the river, including Sugnu, Tangjeng Khunjao, and Khaobuk.
State forces, along with village volunteers, are actively defending the Meetei villages.
The injured volunteer, who was struck by a bullet around 6 pm, was quickly transported to Shija Hospitals in Imphal.