Kuki militants launch fresh attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 21 2023:
A tense and highly insecure situation has gripped Khurkhul, Senjam Chirang and Kanto Sabal once again as Chin-Kuki militants launched a fresh attack at these Meitei villages today.
Using sophisticated weapons, Chin-Kuki militants opened indiscriminate fire toward the Meitei villages from Leilon Veiphai and Haraothel at around 5 pm.
Gunshots were heard at Senjam Chirang, Khurkhul Makha Maning Leikai, Kanto Sabal Makha Leikai and surrounding areas.
Personnel of 7th Manipur Rifles posted at these areas retaliated but there was no report of any casualty on either side.
On the other hand, Kuki militants shot several rounds of fire toward some villagers who went to inspect the water level of Moirang High Canal.
The firing took place on Keipha Road to the western side of Thamnapokpi under Moirang police station at around 6.30 pm.
The villagers, luckily, escaped the attack without any casualty.
Nonetheless, security forces have rushed to the area.
Yesterday too, Kuki militants attacked Kadangband Part 1 under Sekmai police station.
It was reported that a combined team of BSF, Imphal West commandos and IRB personnel deployed in the area also shot some rounds toward the Kuki militants.
No civilians or security forces were injured in the attack even though the gunfight lasted for more than half an hour.
Sources said that there might be some casualties on the side of the Kuki militants.