Manipur Violence: Two dead, several injured during gun fight between suspected Kuki militants and security forces

Several injured persons were rushed to the Raj Medicity hospital of Manipur on May 28 after heavy gunfight ensued between alleged Kuki militants and security forces on the night of May 27.

Reports of multiple incidents of vandalism, arson and torching of houses by alleged Kuki militants poured in as security forces rushed in to bring the situation under control. 

During the heavy gun fight several persons were reported injured who were then rushed to the Raj Medicity hospital. Among the injured, two have been declared brought dead.

It may be mentioned that since early morning, relentless attacks by suspected Kuki militants has been carried out in several places of Bishnupur district, Chandel and some places of Imphal East district.

As per sources, a security personal has been also reported dead during the gun fight.

At present intermittent fighting continues between alleged Kuki militants and security forces in several pockets of the state.

On the other hand, Chief Minister N Biren Singh during a press conference on May 28 called the Kuki militants as terrorists who are continuously attacking civilians.

Meanwhile, a massive operation using helicopter surveillance has been launched to locate the Kuki militants involved in the gun attack last night.

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