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Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur: Drone Attack and Gunfight Leave 2 Dead

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-02T12:03:54.981248+05:30

- Violence has returned to Manipur after a four-month pause, with suspected extremists killing two and injuring at least six others in a gun-and-bomb attack using high-tech drones on Sunday. - The attack began at 2.30 p.m. in Koutruk and Kadangband villages in Imphal West district, continuing till the time of reporting. - A 31-year-old woman and an unnamed man were killed, while a local journalist and several others were injured. - The attack followed rallies by the Kuki-Zo community demanding separate administration, leading to heightened tensions. - Authorities have issued high alerts and are conducting joint combing operations to prevent further violence. Source: [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/manipur/woman-killed-daughter-injured-in-firing-in-manipur-by-suspected-militants/article68593169.ece)

Violence has returned to Manipur after a four-month pause, with suspected extremists killing two and injuring at least six others in a gun-and-bomb attack using high-tech drones on Sunday.
The attack began at 2.30 p.m. in Koutruk and Kadangband villages in Imphal West district, continuing till the time of reporting.
A 31-year-old woman and an unnamed man were killed, while a local journalist and several others were injured.
The attack followed rallies by the Kuki-Zo community demanding separate administration, leading to heightened tensions.
Authorities have issued high alerts and are conducting joint combing operations to prevent further violence.

Source: The Hindu