MR man killed, another hurt in Kuki aggression
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03 2023:
One personnel of 6th Manipur Rifles has been killed while a village volunteer sustained bullet injuries as Kuki militants and their associates launched a fresh round of offensive at Koutruk and Senjam Chirang, Imphal West today.
The Kuki militants and their associates, armed with sophisticated weapons, attacked Koutruk from Haraothel hill range this morning.
At around 5 am, heavily armed Kuki militants launched a fierce offensive using bombs and automatic rifles toward the Meitei villages of Senjam Chirang Maning and Koutruk.
One personnel of 6th Manipur Rifles identified as Tourangbam Rishikumar (47) s/o (L) Madhuchandra of Wangjing Lamding Mamang Leikai sustained injuries in the attack.
He was deployed near the Senjam Chirang water supply plant.
The Manipur Rifles personnel sustained bullet injuries on the head and ear, suspected to be fired from sniping rifle by Kuki Militants while trying to eva- cuate the villagers to safer places.
One villager also sustained injuries.
Both of them were evacuated from the spot and rushed to Raj Medicity and the injured 6 MR personnel was kept on ventilation in critical condition.
But he succumbed to the injuries this evening.
Village volunteers and security forces deployed in the area retaliated to the Kuki militants' aggression, and the exchange of fire went on till 2 pm.
It is highly suspected that some Kuki militants were also killed in the gun battle.