Fresh gunfight erupts
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, June 16 2023:
A fresh gunfight broke out between security forces accompanied by village volunteers and Kuki militants armed with sophisticated weapons in the adjoining areas of Vaiphei Village in Churachandpur and Phougakchao Ikhai Awang Leikai in Bishnupur at around 8.30 pm today.
No casualties were reported till the time of filing this report .
According to a report culled from the spot, the Kuki militants started shooting towards Phougakchao Ikhai while some people were trying to restore the power connection in the area.
The State commandos, VDF personnel and village volunteers also returned retaliatory fire towards the militants and the exchange of fire didn't stop till the time of filing this report.
Reinforcements of the State police have also rushed to the area.