Kukis trade fire at Zalenphai
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 27 2023:
A gun fight broke out amongst the armed Kukis in Zalenphai village located to the south of Torbung village in Bishnupur district under Churachandpur PS around 6.30 pm Tuesday.
Acceding to a report, a gunfight ensued amongst the armed Kukis at Zalenphai village around 6.30 pm Tuesday.
On hearing sounds of the gunfire, state and central forces on duty at Torbung took up strict security measures including preparations to retaliate any attack towards the valley.
Locals of Torbung and Phougakchao areas, however, ran out of their houses in fear and stayed on the road.
While it is speculated that there might be some injuries, no confirmation of the number of injured was received at the time of filing this report.
After receiving news of the gunfight, the central forces deployed in the nearby areas moved towards Zalenphai and conducted a search operation.
On the other hand, security forces conducted a search operation in Joujangtek village area in Noney district on Tuesday and dismantled several bunkers in the area.
As per a report, central paramilitary forces began dismantling the bunkers set up in Joujangtek village early Tuesday morning and then went on to conduct a search operation in the area.
Although there were no reports of any arrests, security forces have taken up strict security measures in the area.