IMPHAL, May 28 MNS NNN: Cadres of Kuki National Front (KNF-P) and KNF (N), both signatories to Suspension of Operation (SoO) involving both the Central and Manipur Governments, reportedly engaged in a heavy gunfight for several hours at Bongbal Khullen under Sadar Hills in Senapati district of Manipur, injuring one cadre belonging to KNF (N).
The encounter took place at Kuki majority Bongbal village under Yairipok Police Station between the heavily armed cadres of Kuki National Front (F) and Kuki National Front (N), reports said. The gunbattle took place close to Thoubal Multipurpose Dam at Nongpok Keithelmanbi in Imphal East district.
The gunbattle ensued around 10 pm Monday and continued till 4:30 am Tuesday, the reports added. One KNF (N) cadre was reportedly wounded after a bullet hit in the leg in the fighting. He was identified as Douthang Kipgen alias Naocha, 30.
Notably, KNF (P) commander, sergeant HS Sapao Kuki was shot dead by unidentified armed persons on May 23.Sources said the area was dominated by KNF(N) for 10 years however cadres of KNF(P) numbering about 50 cordoned off the area and attacked them.
One of the injured was identified as Touthang Kipgen (30). He received injuries in the right foot. The villagers ran and took shelter in safer areas.
Meanwhile a combined force of Bishnupur police commandos and 5/9 GR nabbed two cadres of PREPAK (Pro) from their houses yesterday.Two hand grenade were found from their possession. They were identified as H. Sanahanba (44) Thinungei Lamkhai, Thokchom Iboyaima (40) Ngaikhong Siphai.
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