Imphal, Apr 23: A 30-year-old man was injured after suspected Kuki militants opened fire in Sinakeithei village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Wednesday.

The injured, identified as Chihanngam Rungsung, was reportedly shot by a sniper around 3:30 pm. He was initially taken to a nearby Border Security Force (BSF) post for first aid before being shifted to Ukhrul District Hospital for further treatment.

Village sources alleged that the firing originated from armed groups positioned in bunkers on Lungter Hill, which overlooks the area. The victim was reportedly moving within the village at the time and was not involved in any confrontation.

Security forces rushed to the spot and launched combing operations to trace those behind the attack.

The incident occurred on the second day of a three-day shutdown called by the United Naga Council and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur. The protest was triggered by the killing of two Naga civilians at TM Kasom along National Highway-202 on April 18.

Residents have alleged that parts of the village land have come under the control of armed groups, heightening fears of displacement and loss of livelihood. They have called for stronger intervention to ensure civilian safety and restore normalcy.

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