Village volunteer injured in Chingphei gunfight
Source: Chronicle News Service / Kaimuanthang Mangte
Churachandpur, August 30 2023:
One village defence volunteer sustained bullet injuries in a gunbattle that took place in Chingphei area adjoining Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Wednesday, The injured volunteer identified as David Mangkholal Lhungdim is undergoing treatment at Sielmat Christian Hospital, Churachandpur.
One bullet hit Mangkholal's shoulder while another is stuck in his left arm between elbow and shoulder.
He is likely to be operated upon Thursday at the hospital.
Despite the heavy gunfight in Chingphei area, protest demonstration demanding grant of a separate administration continues in Churachandpur.
A reliable source informed that gunfight in Chingphei area continued since Tuesday morning.