Ground Report : Villagers flee homes to escape army operations
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Gyanand Naorem
Imphal, June 09 2015 :
Fearing harassment during the ongoing army operations in the border areas following the June 4 ambush, many youths and women have fled their homes, reports received from here said.
The army had converted the schools and community halls to garrisons at Duthang, Challong, Paraolon and Libung villages.
Helicopers are supporting the foot soldiers who have spread over the areas.
The soldiers are continuing search operations and ROP at various places.
It is also reported that the soldiers have been visiting the border villages like Gamphazol, Yangoubung, Jalenbung, T Vongmol, Chojang, T Khonojang, Leishen, Chalshan, Tengboupal, Joldam, Old Changpol, New Chungpol and Maojang to inquire about the movements of the armed persons.
However so far there is no harassment of the villagers and arrest of the insurgents.