4 killed, villagers flee their homes for safer places in Manipur

A gunfight broke out between two Naga militant groups in Manipur's Noni district at around 4 am on Wednesday. It is suspected that 4 militants were killed. Officials gave this information. Members of the Zeliangrong United Front (Zhenchui) and its rival group are suspected to be involved in the firing. The incident took place in Taodaijang village of Khaupam area. More information related to the incident is awaited. After the incident, many villagers, including women, reached the spot and appealed to both the groups to stop the firing. Meanwhile, due to the fear of firing, the villagers are leaving their homes and moving to safer places. The deceased could not be identified. Meanwhile, the Rongmei Naga Lupuam organization has appealed to both the armed groups to stop fighting and maintain peace. The organization said that due to the continuous firing, concerns have increased about the safety of civilians. The complete information of the firing, the number of victims and their identities will be known only after the police and security forces reach the spot and investigate. At present, the biggest challenge is to evacuate the villagers to safe places amid the sporadic firing.