Manipur: Youth gunned down in Kangpokpi in fresh violence
The policemen came under attack on the Imphal-Moreh road. In Moreh two houses were torched.
A police officer said that the gunmen reportedly targeted vehicles carrying police commandos when they were moving towards Key Location Point (KLP) from Moreh.
A youth was killed in a gunfight with unidentified men in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday.
The deceased youth has been identified as Khupminthang.
The incident took place around 2.30 am on Saturday, when a group of armed men attacked Joupi in Manipur, leading to a gunfight with local volunteers guarding the hill village.
Meanwhile, additional security forces have been deployed in the village and combing operations are underway to nab the culprits. Tension prevailed in the village as well as adjoining areas in Bishnupur and Kangpokpi districts.
Manipur Chief Minister N.
Biren Singh on Saturday condemned the killing of a youth in Manipur's Imphal West district.
Speaking to media persons, N. Biren Singh said, «A few evil elements are trying to disrupt the peace in the state. It’s an unfortunate incident and we highly condemn the incident.
Combing operation is on to nab the culprits. We would not spare the culprit,».
«The case is under investigation. Combing operation is on.
Several civil societies, Meira Paibis and organizations are trying hard to restore peace in the state. But this fresh incident is highly condemnable. Let us come to a negotiation and hold dialogue and resolve the issues in an amicable way and restore peace in the state,» said Singh.
