Kuki militants attack Meitei villages
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 17 2023:
Kuki militants once again attacked Meitei villages located in the adjoining area of Lamlai Assembly Constituency and Saikul Assembly Constituency this morning.
Sources informed that Kuki militants armed with sophisticated weapons fired several rounds of bullets toward Thamnapokpi, Shantikhongbal and Sabungkhok Khunou from atop Kounu hill, Phaimol and Twichin Kuki villages at around 6.30 am today.
Village volunteers who have been guarding the Meitei villages retaliated by firing some rounds of bullets using licensed guns and pushed back the Kuki militants who were approaching the Meitei villages.
The gunfight lasted for more than 20 minutes but there was no report of any injuries during the gunfight.
Kuki militants have been repeatedly targeting these Meitei villages since the violent conflict erupted on May 3, 2023 .
Soon after the incident, State Police and Central armed police force rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, the sources added.