Faceoff in CCpur over Meetei village
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 19 2023:
In what could be a bid to wrest control of the abandoned village in Churachan dpur, two groups of firearm wielding people reportedly fired at one another on Sunday night.
According to reports received here, a heated argument ensued between two armed groups over ownership of Khumujamba Meetei village in Churachandpur district which has been abandoned after it was torched by rioters following the communal clash.
As solution eluded the parties in dispute the gun fight broke between the groups during which at least seven persons on either sides were reportedly hurt.
Security personnel deployed in the area rushed to the spot immediately on receipt of the gun fight but found none of the warring groups.