Manipur: Four Civilians, Including Village Chief, Injured in Kamjong Firing

At least four civilians, including the chief of Chassad village, sustained injuries after suspected NSCN-IM cadres allegedly opened fire with automatic weapons at Chassad village in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Saturday afternoon.

According to preliminary reports, the incident took place at around 2:30 PM, prompting calls for security forces to intervene amid concerns over civilian safety and the possibility of further violence.

The injured have been identified as Thangjahao Haokip, chief of Chassad village; St. Khailun Haokip and Seikhohao, members of the Chassad Village Authority; and Seipao Haokip, chief of Phungtha (Kachouphung-Kuki).

Seipao Haokip was reportedly staying as an internally displaced person (IDP) after fleeing his native village following alleged threats and violence involving NSCN-IM cadres and Tangkhul groups.

The injured civilians were taken to a nearby Army camp in Chassad for medical treatment, according to local sources.

Further details regarding the firing incident are awaited.