Kuki militants attack farmers, set up bunkers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 06 2023:
A group of farmers was attacked by suspected Kuki militants in Torbung Mamang Leikai area on Thursday 8.25 am.
Source said that some farmers went out to carry out their agricultural activities.
However, they came under attack by Kuki militants from the western side of Torbung Bazar.
Luckily, nobody was hurt in the incident though they had to flee their farm.
During the incident, a team of 133 CRPF was reportedly deployed in the nearby area, villagers said, adding that similar attacks were also carried out in the past after deployment of CRPF in the area.
The villagers suggested that authorities concerned enquire failure of the CRPF team to repulse such attacks and fix responsibility against the officer concerned.
Mention may be made that local residents of Kangvai and Phougakchao Awang Leikai have been airing their voices against the inaction of CRPF personnel even though Kuki militants set up several bunkers in the vicinity of Meetei settlement.
Meanwhile, setting up of fresh bunkers by Kuki militants in the vicinity of Leitanpokpi area is creating sense of uncertainty and insecurity among the local residents,f who had a sigh of relief when security forces dismantled several bunkers on Wednesday.
According to Young Sporting Club, Leitanpokpi secretary Waikhom Lukhoi, bunkers in the area were dismantled by security forces on Wednesday.
However, the Kuki militants rebuilt fresh bunkers around the same areas due to which the local residents are fearing for their lives.
He said that combined team of security forces dismantled the bunkers on Wednesday morning.
However, local residents saw re-emergence of the bunkers on Thursday morning with substantial numbers of Kuki militants seen manning the bunkers.
Farmers of the area are unable to tend to their field due to heavy presence of Kuki militants, the secretary added.
Expressing concern over the situation and highlighting the failed attempt of the overnment to dismantle the bunkers, Lukhoi drew attention of the government to take up stringent measures to flush out the militants.