Manipur: Two killed as armed assailants open fire on vehicles on NH-202 near Ukhrul
The attack took place when Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh went to Ukhrul on Friday to bridge the trust deficit.
“The deceased have been identified as SW Chinaoshang (46), a resident of Tashar village, and Yaruingam Vashum (42) of Kharasom. Both were residents of Ukhrul district and were traveling from Imphal at the time of the attack,” said a senior police officer, who did not want to be named.
“Many vehicles traveling along the highway in TM Kasom village were attacked by unidentified people who rained bullets on them,” the official said. he said.
Manipur has been witnessing a series of late-night protests since April 7. Torchlit rallies held throughout the valley demanding justice for the two little children killed in the bomb attack. On Friday night, police fired tear gas at protesters. Five people were injured.
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Singh stated: “The briefing given by IGAR (South) at the Secretariat today reaffirmed that the law and order situation in the State is delicate but under control, with security forces responding to all disturbances with utmost care and restraint. I appeal to all citizens to be wary of rumors and misinformation that may incite unrest. The government is committed to ensuring justice to be served in due course, while maintaining peace and stability across the State.” Working Committee of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) addressed civilians near Yaolen Kuki village on Saturday at 10:00 He stated that he was extremely angry over the brutal attack carried out by Kuki SoO cadres around 2.35 pm, which resulted in the death of two Tangkhul Naga civilians, a retired Indian army cadre from Naga.
Regiment from Taşar village.
In a statement, TNL said, “This grave incident is beyond words to describe the brutality of the Kukis, which has gone beyond the limits of human conscience and morality. Since the conflict between the Tangkhul Nagas and the Kukis began in early February, Kuki militants have been openly attacking civilians in Litan, Laho, Sinakeithei, Sikibung and Thawai. The passengers, including women, children and patients, were traveling from Imphal to Ukhrul. With the help of security escorts, Mahadev and “It had passed through Litan. The attack was carried out as soon as the escort team returned to Litan and was shot by Kuki militants who deliberately targeted civilians with snipers and other advanced long-range rifles.”
The organization added: “The indifferent silence of the State and Central forces, who openly allowed the atrocities of the wild Kukis to continue unchecked, emboldened the Kuki militants to carry out such an inhumane attack. The inability of the security forces to prevent illegal attacks.”
The containment of the militants and the conduct of territorial domination exercises raise the question of whether the security forces are incompetent or complicit with the Kuki militants. Therefore, the responsibility for the death of the two martyrs now lies solely in the hands of the State and the Central Government. “The TNL Working Committee requests the State Government to immediately launch a combing operation in Yaolen and adjoining Kuki villages.”
The Manipur government on Saturday revoked the suspension of data services, including mobile internet and broadband, in five Imphal Valley districts. Mobile internet and data services were first stopped for three days, hours after the deadly bomb attack in Bishnupur district on April 7. Two children lost their lives and their mothers were injured in the attack.
The restrictions have since been extended in several phases, usually for two days, in the five districts of Imphal Valley – Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur. The purpose of the measure was to prevent any escalation of violence.
Manipur Home Ministry Joint Secretary Mayengbam Veto Singh, in a notification issued on Saturday, said that the state government is reviewing the current situation, including inconveniences and sufferings faced by the public due to the internet ban, which has affected the functioning of important offices and institutions.
According to the notification, affected institutions and organizations include High Courts and District Courts, home workers, chartered accountancy firms, lawyers, healthcare facilities, refueling centres, electricity and mobile charging services, liquefied petroleum gas booking services, educational institutions, tax offices and other online citizen-centric services.
“…Governor of Manipur is pleased to order temporary suspension of mobile internet services/mobile data services including virtual private network services in the territorial jurisdiction of five districts of Manipur, Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur with immediate effect in the interest of public interest,” Singh said in the notification.
