UKHRUL: Three people were reportedly killed, and three AK-series rifles were recovered after an alleged confrontation between armed Kuki and Naga groups in Manipur’s Noney district.
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According to local sources, an exchange of gunfire took place between the Naga Village Guards (NVG) and suspected Kuki militants near Taijeikaiphun Naga village under Nungba in Noney district between 8 am and 1 pm on October 30. The incident reportedly left three people dead, although their identities have not been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Following the gunfight, Naga Village Guards reportedly took control of the position held by Kuki militants, from where an attack was earlier launched on Rongmei Naga Tajeikaiphun village. Three AK-series rifles and ammunition were recovered from the site, believed to have been used by the Kuki militants during the assault.
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Tajeikaiphun village has reportedly been under attack from multiple fronts since October 29, allegedly by Kuki militants. No official report on casualties, if any, among the Naga Village Guards has been released so far.
