Manipur violence: Kuki groups claim woman killed in firing by security forces

Kuki groups claimed that women were protesting the arbitrary arrest and detention of Chassad village volunteers. “A suffered bullet injuries from security forces and succumbed to her injuries at around 9.40pm on Friday.”

The deceased is identified as Domkhonei Thouthang. On Thursday a head constable of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) sustained injuries in a grenade attack at New Lambulane in Manipur’s Imphal East district .

According to sources, unidentified miscreants hurled a grenade at the gate of B/107 RAF at around 10 pm on Thursday. The incident took place under the jurisdiction of Porompat police station.


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The injured personnel have been identified as Dhananjay Rai, a head constable.

In Kuki, Naga and Meitei inhabited areas, there are voluntary village volunteers who profess to protect their community while guarding their respective areas. The nomenclature, however, differs.