A Nepali traveller was reportedly seriously injured after suspected Kuki militants opened fire on a Maruti Suzuki Baleno travelling from Ukhrul to Imphal via Litan today.
The firing incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of civilians travelling along the Ukhrul–Litan–Imphal route, particularly amid continuing security tensions in parts of Manipur.
According to preliminary information, the vehicle was proceeding towards Imphal when it came under fire. The injured traveller was reportedly in serious condition. However, details regarding the victim’s identity, the exact location of the firing, the circumstances leading to the attack and the present condition of the injured person were not immediately available. There was also no official confirmation at the time of reporting regarding the identity of the assailants or whether security forces had launched an operation in connection with the incident.