Army detains Kuki miscreants after unprovoked firing
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 16 2023:
Tensions flared up in the vicinity of Zalenphai village near Torbung Bangla and Kangvai, spanning Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts, when Kuki miscreants opened fire from the hillside around 8:05 pm Saturday.
In a rapid response to the gunfire, state forces deployed nearby retaliated.
Upon hearing the gun shots, troops of 16 Kumaon Regiment entered the site and controlled the situation.
The army team went into the area from where the Kuki miscreants were taking position and apprehended several persons involved in the incident.
Subsequently, the detainees were handed over to the village authorities with a stern warning not to vitiate the atmosphere.
Local residents were rattled by the sudden sound of gunshots, and the presence of military forces has been reinforced to maintain stability in the aftermath.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.