Militants torch 2 houses in Manipur village, trade fire with CRPF
Suspected militants attacked a village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, burning houses and engaging in a six-hour firefight with CRPF personnel. The attack followed the killing of two Kuki women in a neighboring district, sparking condemnation from local leaders.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing ethnic and political violence in Manipur, highlighting the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining order.
NEW DELHI: Suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday night and burnt down at least two houses, while security forces engaged them in an exchange of fireAccording to officials, large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Chawangkining Naga village around 10.30pm, hours after two Kuki women were shot dead at Leisangphai village in neighbouring Tamenglong district.CRPF personnel deployed in the nearby area returned fire, triggering intermittent firing that continued for nearly six hours until around 4.30am on Wednesday."Intermittent firing was reported for nearly six hours till 4.30 am on Wednesday.
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