Kuki woman shot dead in Manipur gunfight
A Kuki organisation has called a 48-hour total shutdown in Kangpokpi district following the death of a woman and injuries to two men.
A Kuki woman was shot dead and two men were injured during a gunfight between suspected rival militant groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Thursday, according to The Tribune and Rediff.
The exchange of fire occurred around 11 am in an area near Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district and Kailengjang in the neighbouring Senapati district.
The deceased, identified as 42-year-old K Chongloi, was found shot dead in a nearby field while working. Two men, S David Chongloi, 34, and Lamkhochon Chongloi, 46, sustained injuries and were taken to hospitals in Kangpokpi.
A Kuki organisation has called for a 48-hour total shutdown in Kangpokpi district. The group demanded that the government withdraw all security forces from the district, alleging a failure to ensure civilian safety.
Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the killing and called for a prompt, thorough and impartial investigation. He described the incident as a heinous act of violence.
Police stated that additional security forces, including CRPF, BSF and Assam Rifles personnel, have been deployed to the area. Security forces have cordoned off nearby villages and are conducting search operations as an investigation has been initiated.