Kuki militants bombard Khoijumantabi
Source: The Sangai Express
Moirang, July 09 2023:
Continuing their onslaught against Meeteis, Kuki militants fired several rounds and carried out a bomb attack at Khoijumantabi today at around 9.30 am using sophisticated weapons.
Reportedly, the Kuki militants first fired two mortar shells towards Khoijumantabi and it was followed by intermittent firing.
Two more mortar shells were also fired towards the village afterward.
Following the attack, police commandos and IRB personnel deployed in the area accompanied by village volunteers opened fire in retaliation.
It is further reported that the Kuki militants fired two more mortar shells towards Khoijumantabi at around 5 pm and the gunfight continued till the time of filing this report.
No casualty has been reported as of yet.
Fresh incidents of firing were also reported from different places in Imphal West and Imphal East distrcts late at night.
Credible sources said that Kuki militants fired several rounds towards Kangchup Chingkhong and Singda in Imphal West at around 9.30 pm.
Moreover, Kuki militants fired several rounds of fire from Sangaren villae toward Sabungkhok Khunou and Shanti Khongbal in Imphal East under Yaingangpokpi police station at around 8.30 pm .
There is no report of any casualty in both the incidents.