Three Suspected Kuki Militants Arrested, Eight Firearms, IEDs Recovered After Khongbal Killings
Security forces have launched intensified search operations following the killing of three civilians in an attack on wood collectors at Sunurok Uyok (Sunulok Hill) in Khongbal, with three suspected Kuki militants reportedly arrested at Phailenkot.
At least two killed, several injured in suspected attack near Honghman (Khongbal) village in Kangpokpi
During the operation, security personnel recovered eight firearms and three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), according to preliminary information. Details regarding the types of weapons seized and the identities of the arrested individuals are yet to be ascertained.
The crackdown follows Monday’s attack on wood collectors at Sunurok Uyok, which claimed three lives and left three others injured, triggering heightened security measures in the surrounding areas.
Imphal East District Police Commandos, assisted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), are continuing search operations to locate armed groups and recover weapons in the area.
In a further development, angry residents brought the bodies of the two deceased to the gate of the chief minister’s bungalow on Monday afternoon to protest the killings. Police subsequently fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.
At least two people from the Meitei community were killed and three others injured after suspected Kuki gunmen allegedly opened fire near Sunurok Uyok in Khongbal Thangkhul at around 9.30 am on Monday, triggering anger among local residents.
The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil (35), son of Raja Mama Memi of Nongshum Mayai Leikai, and Lairenlakpam Inaobi (51), son of Tombi of Nongshum Awang Leikai.
The injured were identified as Maisnam Somendro (47), son of Bor Singh, and Ngangom Tonaobi (18), son of Abung, both residents of Nongshum Mayai Leikai. Another injured person, Ksh Sushil (32), son of Ksh Deven of Uyumpok Mayai Leikai, was reported to be in serious condition.
All three injured persons were taken to Raj Medicity Hospital for treatment.
Sunulok Hill (Khongbal Tangkhul) Killings: Manipur Police Says Combing Operation Intensified, Helicopter Surveillance Underway
Security forces have intensified operations around Sunulok Hill under Sagolmang Police Station following the killing of three civilians in a suspected militant attack on firewood collectors on Monday morning, with helicopter surveillance and drone monitoring deployed to track down the attackers.
Manipur Police Additional Director General (ADGP) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo announced the intensified security measures during a press conference at the Manipur Police Headquarters in Imphal.
Unidentified armed militants opened fire at around 9.40 am on a group of 14 Meitei villagers who were cutting and transporting firewood at Sunurok Hill, ahead of Khongbal Tangkhul. Three people were killed in the firing, while three others sustained injuries and were evacuated for medical treatment.
Lhatoo said joint teams comprising Manipur Police, COBRA personnel, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Assam Rifles and the Border Security Force (BSF) were conducting operations in the affected area.
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