Imphal, March 10, 2007: Terming the incidents of gun fight between security forces and UNLF cadres at Aishi village, Ukhrul district on March 3 as very unfortunate, the Kuki Students’ Organisation, Ukhrul district has appealed to all concerned not to undertake such gun fights in the vicinity of civilian populated areas.
A statement issued by KSO, nevertheless, conveyed appreciation of the restraint shown by both sides to avoid civilian casualty. Saying that 11 houses were reduced to cinders in the incident, the student body urged the authority concerned to provide relief material to the victimised families.
Source: The Sangai Express
See also:
- Environmental Clearance of Tipaimukh Dam by MoEF (October 31st, 2008)
- Chakka bandh on Sep 18 against Tipaimukh dam (September 17th, 2008)
- 1 lakh Manipur villagers hit by bamboo flowering (September 2nd, 2008)
- Heavy security to be deployed on 99 km stretch of road to Tipaimukh dam (July 29th, 2008)
- Army launches Tipaimukh vigil (April 30th, 2008)