Two Killed in Suspected Militant Attack on Naga Village in Manipur
Suspected militants attacked Langka village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, killing two Naga villagers and injuring two others. The Liangmai Naga Council has called an emergency shutdown across its inhabited areas in protest.
Key takeaways
- Suspected militants opened fire on villagers in Langka, Kangpokpi district, killing two and injuring two others.
- The Liangmai Naga Council declared an emergency shutdown across its inhabited areas in response to the attack.
- Armed residents from the Naga village reportedly returned fire during the incident.
- Community leaders stated that previous requests for CRPF deployment in the village were ignored by authorities.
What Happened
Two Naga villagers were killed and two others sustained injuries when suspected militants attacked Langka (Niulong) village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Friday morning. The attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, opened fire indiscriminately on residents who were heading to their paddy fields between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. Following the initial assault, an armed group from the Naga village returned fire at the suspected attackers.
The Liangmai Naga Council (LNC) alleged that militants belonging to the Kuki National Front (P) carried out the attack, though this claim remains independently unverified. Local police confirmed the incident involved heavily armed individuals.
Why It Matters
In response to the killings, the LNC declared an immediate emergency total shutdown across all Liangmai Naga-inhabited regions of Manipur. All commercial establishments and institutions have been ordered to close, with exceptions made only for essential services such as medical facilities and the fire department. The violence has heightened security concerns along the Kangpokpi-Tamenglong border belt, a region that has experienced armed clashes previously.
Background
LNC president Timothy Wijunamai stated that unidentified miscreants attempted an attack on Langka village one month prior to Friday's fatal shooting. Following that failed attempt, village residents repeatedly requested that authorities deploy Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel to secure the area. According to the LNC, these appeals received no response, and the organization alleges the recent attack could have been prevented had security warnings been addressed.
Key Facts
- Langka village is located along the Imphal-Tamenglong Road, approximately 65 kilometres from Imphal.
- Wiriliangbou Chawang, 35, died at the scene of the attack.
- Kawidinang Abonmai, 54, died from an abdominal injury while being transported to a hospital.
- Namthiulungbou Prinmai, 45, and Maliangjinang Abonmai, 50, survived with injuries to the groin, chest, and arms.
- The LNC has demanded immediate action from authorities to apprehend the perpetrators.
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