Koutruk, Tronglaobi come under attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 26 2024:
There is no respite from the atrocity of Kuki militants as they bom-barded and attacked the Meitei villages of Koutruk in Imphal West and Tronglaobi, in Bishnupur today.
While the attack at Koutruk was launched from Bethel Kuki village, Trong-laobi came under attack from Molngat and Molsang Kuki villages.
The assault at Koutruk began past 7 pm and the exchange of fire between Kuki militants and security personnel was going on till the time of filing this report at around 9.30 pm.
Kuki militants fired multiple rounds of bombs and bullets towards Koutruk.
Security forces also retaliated by firing towards the Kuki militants who reportedly tried to advance toward the Meetei village.
Kuki militants had fired around eight bombs when this report was filed.
Notably, Koutruk has been the hotspot of Kuki militants' attacks since the beginning of the ethnic conflict in Manipur.
The attack at Tronglaobi was also going on till the time of filing this report.