Suspected militants attack Naga village in Manipur after double murder
Summary
Suspected militants attacked the Naga village of Chawangkinning in Manipur's Kangpokpi district hours after two Kuki women were killed, triggering a six-hour exchange of fire and heightened security. Two wooden houses burned as CRPF troops blocked the attackers from entering the village.
Key Points
- Suspected militants attacked Chawangkinning village in Kangpokpi district shortly after the murder of two Kuki women in Manipur.
- CRPF troops returned fire and prevented the attackers from entering the village, with intermittent firing lasting about six hours.
- Two wooden houses on the village border were burnt during the exchange of fire.
- Community leaders condemned the violence as tensions remain high in Manipur.
