Kuki militants launch fresh attacks
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 10 2023:
After a brief lull, Kuki militants carried out fresh gun attacks at Maphou Dam and Sabung-khok Khunou, this morning.
The incident at Maphou Dam took place at around 7.30 am.
Reportedly, the Kuki militants fired several rounds from Maphou Dam Mamang Ching Kuki village towards Maphou Dam and Meetei villages in the nearby areas using sophisticated weapons .
Personnel of Gorkha Regiment deployed near the area also fired some rounds in retaliation towards Kuki militants and the exchange of fire lasted for some minutes.
Police also rushed to the spot and joined the gunfight shortly after.
There is no report of any casualty.
In another instance, Kuki militants fired several rounds towards Sabungkhok Khunou under Yaingang-pokpi police from Tuichin in Kangpokpi district at around 8 am.
Reportedly, the village volunteers retaliated using licensed guns and there was exchange of fire for a brief period.
No one was injured.
It may be mentioned that Sabungkhok and adjoining Meitei villages were attacked by Kuki militants on multiple occasions in the past too.
It is said that gunshot sounds were also heard at the periphery area of Lamlai.