Kuki militants bombard SFs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 07 2024:
Using sophisticated weapons including bombs, Kuki militants once again launched a fierce attack against security forces, particularly Manipur Police personnel stationed in the border town of Moreh.
Kuki militants opened heavy firing and started shelling three different places of Moreh town at around 7.20 tonight.
Moreh ward number 7 Heinoumakhong Leikai, Moreh Bazar and new Moreh were targeted by the Kuki militants with bombs and heavy firing.
The attack came after the Kuki militants warned and asked the Kuki civilians to vacate the Moreh town before January 7 .
State security personnel retaliated resulting in heavy exchange of firing between the two sides.
Moreh than 30 bombs, RPGs and lethod bombs were fired by the Kuki militants toward the security personnel.
Other details, including casualties, if any, could not be ascertained till the time of filing this report.