Tanker meant for supplying water to Manipur cops ‘hijacked’ at Moreh

Imphal: Miscreants on Thursday “hijacked” a private water tanker meant for supplying potable water to the state police personnel deployed at the India-Myanmar border town of Moreh.Though the driver was released unharmed on Thursday night, the tanker, a mini truck, remained untraceable despite search operations launched by security forces there on Friday, a police officer said, even as the government is all prepared to airlift essential commodities for the commandos by helicopters. On Wednesday, village volunteers of Tengnoupal asked Moreh traders to shut their shops to state security forces and stop selling even water to them from Saturday till they are withdrawn from there.A release issued by the “Village Volunteers, Tengnoupal District, Eastern Zone” said the measures have been taken “to maintain peace and harmony within our community and ensure the safety of all individuals.”

1 village volunteer killed, 2 injured in gunfight in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

A clash between armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district resulted in the death of a village volunteer and injuries to two others. The gunfight occurred when armed individuals attacked the hill village of Satang Kuki. The conflict ended when the assailants retreated upon the arrival of reinforcement forces.

One village volunteer killed, two injured in gunfight in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

Gunfight in Manipur's Kangpokpi district kills one volunteer and injures two others as armed miscreants attack Satang Kuki village. The attackers retreat after additional backup forces arrive. Injured individuals rushed to a private hospital with splinter injuries on the face and thigh.

Gunmen attack volunteer camp in Manipur, one villager killed

Unidentified gunmen attacked a camp in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, resulting in the death of one villager and injuries to another. The village volunteers fought back, but the attackers regrouped and launched a second assault. The ongoing gun battle has forced residents from Kadangband and Koutruk villages to seek refuge.