Kuki militants open fire
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, August 18 2023:
Kuki militants fired several rounds of shots from their bunkers built at Torbung Sabal Leikai toward Phougakchao Ikhai Mamang Leikai at around 4.30 am today.
As they were prevented by troops of Kumaon Regiment and BSF stationed in the area, Meitei village volunteers did not fire back a single bullet.
As such, the villagers have a serious misgiving on why the Central security forces have been preventing them from firing back while the Kuki militants are given a free hand.
In another instance, Kuki militants exchanged fire with Meitei village volunteers at the surrounding areas of Koutruk and Haraothel this morning.
Sources said that the gunfight broke out at around 4.30 am after Kuki militants opened fire several rounds towards Koutruk Mathak Leikai from Haraothel.
The gunfight lasted for about 10 minutes.