Several houses burnt, one injured
Kuki militants continue to go on the rampage
Source: The Sangai Express
Bishnupur, July 04 2023:
Even as gunfight rages on at Khoijumantabi in Bishnupur district since July 1, one person was hit by a suspected sniper bullet fired by Kuki militants today.
The person was transporting medical kits when he was struck by the long range bullet on the upper left shoulder at Laingoubi near Khoijumantabi.
Notably, Khoijumantabi is a sensitive area where Kuki militants attacked and killed three Meitei village volunteers on the intervening night of July 1 and 2 .
Since then, gunfights have been going on in the area between Kuki militants and the security forces.
Using sophisticated long range weapons, Kuki militants had intensified their attack at around 3 pm yesterday.
He was taken to District Hospital Bishnupur for treatment.
On the other hand, several houses and structures were burnt by Kuki militants at Torbung Maning Leikai and Torbung Makha Leikai yesterday night at around 11 .
The houses were burnt by the Kuki militants who are already stationed there after occupying the localities recently.
Sources said the houses were burnt in front of the Central paramilitary forces, CRPF and BSF deployed in the area.
After hearing news of the arson, people from Moirang, Terakhongshangbi and Tronglaobi etc stormed the area, however they were blocked and prevented from proceeding by the Central security forces.
Sounds of firing were also heard at Kangvai during the time.