Guwahati: Fresh violence erupted in Thingkhongjang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday when armed miscreants opened fire at the village that injured two persons, including a minor.Kuki Inpi Manipur in a statement alleged that the attack was carried out by armed cadres of NSCN(IM) and its proxy ZUF-Kamson.KIM alleged the attack occurred despite the presence of the 86 Battalion's F Company. It said civilian houses were deliberately set on fire and that women and children were targeted during the attack. Both the injured - Nengneichong Kipgen (56) and Lamneingah Kipgen (8) - were referred to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, for specialised treatment. KIM said the district administration had repeatedly assured villagers of their safety.Read more: Tangkhul Nagas' houses near Myanmar border in Manipur torched by militants
Manipur: Minor among two injured in firing; houses deliberately set on fire
Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Sunday. Armed miscreants opened fire at Thingkhongjang village, injuring two people. A minor was among those injured and both were sent for specialized treatment. Civilian houses were deliberately set on fire during the attack. The district administration had assured villagers of their safety.
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