SENAPATI/UKHRUL: A woman reportedly identified as Nengboi Chongloi was killed and another person injured in a fresh firing incident between Taphou Kuki and Kailengjang villages in Senapati district on Thursday afternoon, amid escalating tensions in the state.
According to reliable sources, members of both communities, accompanied by village guards, had gone out for harvesting activities earlier in the day amid the ongoing harvest season.
The two groups were reportedly on opposite sides of a stream when a disagreement allegedly broke out, leading to an exchange of fire. A woman from Taphou Kuki village was reportedly killed, while another person sustained injuries.
The injured person was subsequently taken to Mission Hospital, Kangpokpi, for treatment.
There were also reports of casualties on the other side, although these could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report.
The situation remained tense, making it difficult to ascertain further details. Security personnel have reportedly reached the site of the incident.
Further details are awaited.
