Fresh gun fight strands many on Imphal-Ukhrul road
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 23 2023:
Fresh gunfight broke out on Friday at Urangpat village under Saikul sub-division of Kangpokpi district.
According to people living nearby, they heard several rounds of gunfire on the northern side of National Highway-102 for about an hour but there were no reports of any casualty till the time of filing this report.
Urangpat is located opposite Yainangpokpi police station along the northern side of Imphal-Ukhrul road.
Reportedly, unidentified armed persons started firing towards Urangpat and its adjacent villages at around 12 noon.
Following the incident, security forces stationed in the areas also shot some rounds in return to prevent the situation from escalating and they later cordoned off the areas (Urangpat, Molniyang, Yaingangpokpi, Gwaltabi) .
Following the gunfight, all shops and commercial establishments at Yaingangpokpi Bazar were closed.
Vehicles were also seen stranded on Imphal-Ukhrul road as vehicular movements were halted due to the gunfight and many had to turn back to Ukhrul as they could not proceed further to Imphal.
People in large number including womenfolk gathered at Yaingangpokpi Bazar areas after the gunfight.