Imphal, Aug 5 : A tragic incident occurred in Manipur’s Bishnupur district late night on Friday when militants killed three individuals, including a father-son duo. The victims were shot while asleep and later attacked with swords in Kwakta. The assailants are believed to have come from Churachandpur.
According to the police, the three victims had recently returned to their residences in Kwakta from a relief camp after the situation in the area had improved.
In response to the heinous act, an angry mob gathered at Kwakta and intended to head towards Churachandpur, but security personnel intervened to prevent further escalation.
An intense exchange of fire between state forces and militants was reported in the nearby Phougakchao area and around Kwakta.
On August 4, a joint security force operation had taken place in the Koutruk hill range, during which seven illegal bunkers were destroyed.
Meanwhile, a 24-hour general strike called by the co-ordinating committee of 27 assembly constituencies in Manipur on Saturday had a significant impact on normal life in Imphal Valley, with markets and businesses remaining closed in almost all localities.
