9 killed, 10 injured in militant attack in strife-torn Manipur

Suspected militants attacked a village in Khamenlok area in strife-torn Manipur killing at least nine people and injuring 10, police said on Wednesday.

Armed with sophisticated weapons, the militants ringed the villagers bordering Meitei-dominated Imphal East and tribal-majority Kangpoki districts before the attack at around 1 am.

The injured were admitted to an Imphal hospital.

On Monday night, nine people were injured in a gunfight in the Khamenlok area in a gun fight between militants and village volunteers.

The security forces also exchanged fire with Kuki militants at Phougakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district on Tuesday.

Kuki militants

The Kuki militants were trying to make bunkers close to Meitei localities when they were challenged by the security forces.

The district authorities have cut short the curfew relaxation hours from the usual 5 am to 6 pm in Imphal East and Imphal West to 5 am to 9 am.

At least 100 people have been killed and 310 others were injured in ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur since early May.

(With inputs from agencies)