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Militants attacked Kadangband area in Imphal West in India at 1 am, firing rounds and throwing bombs. Village volunteers returned fire as security forces were deployed.
Suspected militants launched fresh attack in the Kadangband area of Manipur’s Imphal West district in the early hours of Wednesday, police said.
Militants from their hill positions in Kangpokpi district launched an attack. They fired several rounds from sophisticated arms and hurled bombs. The attack targeted the low-lying Kadangband area in Imphal West district. It occurred around 1 a.m., according to a police officer.
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Village volunteers in the area returned fire while additional security forces rushed to control the situation. The firing caused no injuries, according to the police.
The attack forced several villagers living in Kutcha homes to flee to safer places, they said.
Kadangband area has witnessed several attacks by suspected militants since violence broke out in the state in May 2023.
This news is sourced from Hindustan Times and is intended for informational purposes only.
