Imphal: In another violent act in the trouble-torn Manipur, at least four people were killed and five others injured in an attack by armed miscreants. The incident took place in Bishnupur district, police said on July 2.
In the wee hours of July 2, armed miscreants attacked the Khoijumantabi village. Nearly 30 villagers fled from the village, knowing of the deadly attack by armed militants. “Village volunteers” who were guarding the area in a makeshift bunker came under attack from the armed rioters, and three volunteers were killed in the attack, police sources said. Later the bodies of the killed persons were recovered by security forces.
At least five people were injured in the shootout that lasted for several hours. The attacks started at around 3 am and continued till 5 am on July 2. The injured persons were admitted to a hospital in Imphal, police said.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh went to the spot on July 2 to take stock of the situation and interacted with the local people.
Following the Khoijumantabi village clashes, violence erupted at the nearby Langza and Chinlangmei villages in the Churachandpur district.
According to reports, miscreants brutally killed a youth in the area. Houses were also torched in Langza village.
On the other hand, Kuki volunteers have released five people from the Imphal Valley who were held captive by them. Kuki organisations held The five people captive for allegedly trying to spy in Gwaltabi village under the Saikul subdivision. Indian Army came to rescue the captives’ villagers and held talks with the Kuki organisations. After hours of talks and discussions, the five persons were handed over to the Jat Regiment deployed in the area.
Clashes broke out in Manipur on May 3 2023, during the solidarity march by the Tribal Students Union against the listing of the Meitei community in the ST list. Over 120 people have lost their lives in the ongoing violence, and more than 45000 people have been displaced.
