Locals informed that a Kuki Militants attacked a Naga farmer who was harvesting paddy at his field at Lungchang Chihui, Irang River, about 300 metres away from the Sinakeithei village settlement. Locals informed that the incident happened at around 3PM on Thursday.
The injured has been identified Newton Mahung (49 years) son of Late. Mayonmi Mahung
State Police and BSF comprising 151 F Coy and 105 G Coy are being stationed at Sinakeithei Village. Sources informed that the Kuki militants fired from the Lungter Kaphung and injured the farmer who was working in his field.
Aning Zimik, Village Secretary informed that the Lungter Kaphung area is manned by BSF 105 G Coy. Inspite of the presence of BSF in the area, the Kuki militants open fired from Lungter Kaphung, about 80 metres away from the BSF camp.
The injured person was safely evacuated by BSF and was taken to Sinakeithei PHC for treatment.
