Intense Gun Battle Erupts as Security Forces Engage UKNA Suspects in Churachandpur District

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Security Forces Engage in Fierce Gunfight with UKNA Cadres in Manipur’s Churachandpur District

Imphal: In a tense standoff, security forces exchanged gunfire with suspected United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadres at Phaipijang ECA Church and L Khaopijang in Churachandpur district of Manipur on Thursday morning. The intense 20-minute exchange of fire was triggered when Assam Rifles personnel confronted UKNA militants at the crossroads, following a tip-off that the insurgents were hiding in the area.

The UKNA militants, however, managed to flee the scene when additional security forces arrived, and the extent of any injuries suffered by the insurgents is still unconfirmed. Fortunately, no casualties were reported on the part of the security forces. “We are still verifying the extent of damage and any potential injuries to the underground cadres,” said a source from the security forces.

This latest incident marks the first exchange of gunfire since the apprehension of four teenage UKNA cadres, along with two pistols, in Bethel, Churachandpur, on March 3. The captured teenagers were reportedly newly recruited members of the UKNA, which has been demanding a separate nation carved out from India and Myanmar.

The development comes as a warning sign that the long-standing conflict in the region shows no signs of abating. The UKNA’s demands for a separate nation have led to years of violent confrontation with Indian forces, leaving several dead and injured on both sides. The situation has sparked concerns over the vulnerability of the region to extremism and the need for a sustainable peace solution.

As the situation remains fluid, security forces are working to trap the UKNA cadres, and it remains to be seen how this latest incident will impact the fragile peace process in the region.

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Publish Date: 2025-03-06 23:39:00