Imphal, March 24: Two persons sustained gunshot injuries after suspected armed miscreants opened fire near a village in Kamjong district on Tuesday morning, raising fresh concerns over security in the region.
The injured, identified as Ringyui Ramror (22) and Raichan Lungleng (34) from Sharkaphung village, suffered bullet wounds to the leg and foot and were shifted to the district hospital in Ukhrul district for treatment. Both belong to the Tangkhul Naga community.
Officials said the firing is believed to have originated from Mongkot Chepu in neighbouring Ukhrul district, located about one kilometre from Sharkaphung, based on inputs from local residents.
The incident comes against the backdrop of earlier clashes near Litan Sareikhong in Ukhrul, where violence between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga groups had erupted in February, leading to the burning of more than 30 houses and heightening tensions in the area.
Reacting to the latest development, the Central Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation expressed concern over the deteriorating situation. The body alleged that Kuki militants operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement were involved in the firing.
It also flagged inadequate deployment of security personnel in vulnerable pockets, warning that the lack of sufficient forces has exposed civilians to risk. The organisation has called for immediate intervention by authorities and sought enhanced security presence in Sharkaphung and nearby Thoyee village to prevent further escalation.
