Armed Kuki commander killed by assailants in Manipur
October 3, 20242 Mins Read

International Desk: The unrest in India's northeastern state of Manipur is not abating. A self-proclaimed commander of the armed Kuki group was killed by assailants near Leisang in Churachandpur of the state last Tuesday night. His body was recovered early Wednesday morning. According to police sources, the commander was attacked late last Tuesday night. News Anandabazar newspaper

He was a resident of Kaprang village. He was called 'Sekhohao' in the village. Sekhoha was also a member of the United Kuki National Army. His body was found near Torbung Bungalow in Churachandpur early yesterday morning.

Manipur has extended the 'Armed Forces Special Powers Act' for another six months from last Tuesday. The Act has been extended in the entire state except for 19 police station areas including Imphal, Bishnupur, Jiribam and Lamphel. The decision was taken to curb the violent activities of some angry and radical groups and to keep the law and order situation under control. Recently, the conflict between the Meitei and Kuki communities of Manipur has heated up again due to drone strikes in two places of Kongpokpi and West Imphal.

Then on September 6, there was a rocket attack on the house of former Chief Minister Merembam Koireng in Bishnupur district. Then there are attacks in stages across the vast area of ​​Manipur. A lot of ammunition and firearms were seized from various areas during the search operation. 28.5 kg explosives were also recovered in a joint operation by police and army in East Imphal district .