Imphal: Unidentified armed individuals fired multiple rounds towards Songjang Kuki village along Manipur’s Imphal-Tamei road early Saturday morning, causing widespread anxiety but resulting in no casualties or property damage.
Kangpokpi district police personnel were immediately deployed to the site to stabilise the situation. However, authorities have confirmed that no arrests have been made so far.
The Twilang Area Core Committee, in a statement issued from Twilang Lhang, condemned the incident and accused NSCN-IM cadres of carrying out the attack while allegedly operating under the guise of Thonglang Akutpa Volunteers.
The committee described the shooting as the second targeted provocation against Kuki civilians in recent weeks and warned that such actions could undermine regional stability amid ongoing ethnic tensions in Manipur.
The committee appealed to security forces, the state administration and central agencies to launch an immediate and impartial investigation and apprehend those responsible.
Community leaders also called for the urgent deployment of security personnel to Songjang Pakang and neighbouring settlements to prevent further hostilities.
The statement also urged the public to remain calm and all stakeholders to exercise restraint, stating that dialogue and adherence to the rule of law were essential to restoring normalcy and preventing further escalation.