1. Gunfire broke out between two groups in Koutruk village, Imphal West, 48 hours after the Delhi peace talks.
2. Armed assailants from Kangpokpi Hills attacked Koutruk village, leading to retaliation by local volunteers.
3. Police confirmed the incident but reported no injuries or damage.
Imphal, Oct 18: A gunfire exchange occurred between two groups in Koutruk village, located in Manipur’s Imphal West district, less than 48 hours after peace talks were held between Meitei and Kuki legislators in Delhi, according to the police.
The incident began when armed assailants from the hills of Kangpokpi district launched an attack on Koutruk village, prompting local volunteers from the town to retaliate.
Following the exchange of fire, security forces were swiftly deployed to the area to restore order. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage were reported, though tensions remained high in the region.
This is not the first time Koutruk village has come under attack. Last month, it endured several gunfire incidents, including a drone bomb attack, adding to the ongoing unrest in the area.
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Earlier this week, around 20 MLAs from the Meitei and Kuki communities met in New Delhi for the first time since the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur 17 months ago. The goal of the meeting was to work towards a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
BJP MP Sambit Patra and three MLAs from the Naga community also participated in the two-hour-long discussions, which the Ministry of Home Affairs organized as part of its ongoing efforts to bridge the divide between the two warring communities.
