Manipur: Three Injured In Firing Between Armed Groups Of Naga and Kuki In Kangpokpi District
Security sources said that the injured civilians were first admitted to the Army Hospital in Leimakhong and thereafter shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal under the heavy security cover
Guwahati: At least three civilians were injured in an armed confrontation between suspected Kuki and Naga armed groups near Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district of trouble-torn Manipur on Monday morning.
Informing that firing started at about 6 am and continued for approximately four hours, security sources said that the victims have been identified as Genlenmang Vaiphei, 18, from Mission Veng, Paogovlal Chongloi, 18, from P Moulding—both under the Leimakhong Police Station—and Lunliandan Vaiphei from Kanul Tangnom, under Yairipok Police Station.
Pointing out that security forces have reached and intervened, security sources said that the situation is now reportedly under control following the intervention of security forces.
Security sources said that the injured civilians were first admitted to the Army Hospital in Leimakhong and thereafter shifted to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal under the heavy security cover.
Meanwhile, the L. Munlui village, a Kuki village located between Leilon Vaiphei and Konsakhul villages, has condemned the attack while accusing the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) for it. The village authority reported that three village volunteers sustained serious injuries during the attack and are currently receiving medical care. Further, they also alleged that the attack originated from the CRPF bunker near Konsakhul.