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Naga Village Attacked as CRPF Battles Suspected Militants in Manipur
Suspected militants attacked a Naga village in Manipur at night.
Two houses were burned during the attack.
CRPF security personnel fought back with gunfire.
The shooting lasted for several hours and ended early Wednesday morning.
Officials said the security forces stopped the attackers from entering the village.
The attack happened after two Kuki women were shot dead elsewhere in the state.
Leaders from Naga and Kuki communities condemned the violence.
Police also arrested two brothers accused of firing at security forces in separate incidents.
Suspected militants attacked a Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district late Tuesday night.
Two wooden houses on the village’s outskirts were set on fire during the attack.
CRPF personnel exchanged intermittent gunfire with the attackers for nearly six hours, preventing them from entering the village.
The attack followed the shooting deaths of two Kuki women in neighboring Tamenglong district.
Police arrested two alleged National Revolutionary Front Manipur members and recovered an AK-47, ammunition, and a pistol.
- Who
- Suspected militants, CRPF personnel, villagers, and two arrested members of the National Revolutionary Front Manipur were involved in the reported incidents.
- What
- A Naga village was attacked, two houses were burned, and militants exchanged fire with CRPF personnel; police also arrested two alleged militants in separate firing cases.
- Where
- The village attack occurred in Kangpokpi district, while the earlier killings occurred at Leisangphai in Tamenglong district. The arrests took place in Imphal East district.
- When
- The village attack began around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday and continued intermittently until approximately 4:00–4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
- Why
- The attackers’ motive was not stated. Police said the two arrested men were allegedly involved in firing at SSB and CRPF personnel.
Key facts
- Village attack
- A Naga village in Kangpokpi district was attacked late Tuesday night.
- Houses burned
- Two wooden houses on the village’s outskirts were set on fire.
- Gunfire duration
- Firing continued intermittently for nearly six hours, according to an official.
- Earlier killings
- Two Kuki women were shot dead at Leisangphai in Tamenglong district.
- Arrests
- Brothers Sheleibam Tomtin Meitei and Sheleibam Jagatshyam Meitei were arrested Tuesday.
- Weapons recovered
- Police reported recovering an AK-47 with 43 live rounds and a 9mm pistol with three live rounds.
Quotes
A security official
An official who described the gunfire and CRPF response
“Intermittent firing was reported for nearly six hours till 4.30am on Wednesday. The CRPF returned fire, preventing the militants from entering the village.”
telegraphindia.com
Awangbou Newmai
Senior Naga leader and Naga Peoples' Front legislator
“These kinds of barbaric and senseless acts will never bring any good things to any community.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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