UKHRUL: Two innocent civilians have been reportedly shot by suspected Kuki militants at Sharkaphung village, under the Litan Police station, in Kamjong District. The victims have been identified as Rinyui Ramror(41) and Raichan Lungleng (24), both from Sharkaphung village.
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According to reliable sources, they are in critical condition, having sustained gunshot wounds to the thigh and leg, respectively. The incident occurred around 9:30 AM while they were in the Pastor’s Quarter, and it is believed a sniper may have shot them. Security forces and the police are currently treating the injured.
The attacks by suspected Kuki militants reportedly began around 5:30 AM and continued until the time of filing of this report.
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As per the latest reports, security forces and the police have arrived at Sharkaphung village, and are currently treating the injured. The militants are said to be operating from positions near the highway where security forces are stationed.
Meanwhile, the Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation (TNFO) has sought urgent intervention from the state government on the ‘ongoing acts of violence by Kuki militants under the Suspension of Operation(SoO) agreement’. The TNFO reported attacks by Kuki militants at three different locations since last night, including at the Chassad-Kamjong axis, Shangkai, and Chepu.
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Denouncing the attacks and raising serious concern about the incidents, the organisation urges the upgradation of the Litan Police station to the level of Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), deployment of two platoons of security forces at Sinakeithei village, one platoon each of Manipur Rifles/ Indian Reserve Battalion at Hongman, Mapao Zingsho, and Mapao Zingtun, and additional forces at Sharkaphung and Thoyee to secure the safety of civilians.