Fresh attack along Indo-Myanmar border triggers panic in Kamjong villages

Tension gripped several border villages in Kamjong district early today morning following reports of fresh firing and drone-assisted attacks allegedly carried out by Myanmar-based militants belonging to the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and the People’s Defence Force (PDF) along the sensitive Indo-Myanmar border region.
According to sources, heavily armed militants launched coordinated attacks targeting villages including Choro village, Wanglee village, and Namlee village, triggering widespread panic among residents living in the remote border settlements.
Sources said the attack began around 4 am, with firing and suspected drone strikes reported in and around Namlee Market and Choro village. The exact location of the incident is said to be nearly 50 kilometres southeast of Kasom Khullen Police Station.
As gunfire echoed across the area, terrified villagers reportedly fled towards nearby hill ranges in search of safety. Hundreds of displaced residents, including women and children, later took shelter at Wanglee village, located nearly 5 to 6 kilometres away from Namlee and Wanglee market areas.
During the attack, a woman identified as Khin Htwe Yei, wife of Mye Taung of Bandula, reportedly sustained bullet injuries on the left thigh and lower right thigh. Sources stated that she was among civilians caught in the crossfire during the assault.
Local sources alleged that militants used drones during the operation, raising renewed concerns over the increasing use of advanced warfare tactics by armed groups operating along the Indo-Myanmar border. Though the claims could not be independently verified at the time of filing this report, security observers described the development as alarming given the fragile security situation prevailing in the hill districts of Manipur.
The attack also resulted in large-scale destruction of property. Sources reported that several houses, a warehouse, and local market structures were set ablaze during the assault. Thick plumes of smoke were seen rising from different parts of the affected villages as residents abandoned their homes and belongings to escape the violence.
A reliable source informed that the attack was first reported at around 5:47 am, with information emerging that parts of Namlee and Wanglee markets had been burnt down by suspected KNA-B militants.
In view of the deteriorating law and order situation, a meeting scheduled for May 7 by H.L. Jain, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Kamjong district, has reportedly been postponed until further notice.
Sources further stated that police teams had not been able to reach the attack site till the filing of this report owing to the difficult terrain and prevailing security concerns in the area.
While no fatalities had been officially confirmed, security agencies were said to be closely monitoring the situation. Further details regarding the extent of damage and identities of those involved are still awaited.
The latest incident has once again highlighted the continuing volatility in Manipur’s border districts, where sporadic armed attacks, cross-border militant activities, and clashes have repeatedly been reported over the past several months.