DIMAPUR, MARCH 3 (MExN): NSCN (K) cadres ambushed four from the rival group while they were sleeping in an old run-down government quarter at PWD Colony, Medziphema in the wee hours of this morning, according to Police.
As a result of the attack which came in at around 12:30 am, an NSCN (I-M) cadre identified as Anthony from Shiron Village of Manipur’s Senapati District was injured. He was taken to Civil Hospital, Dimapur for treatment, informed Officer-in-Charge of Medziphema Police Station, Kevi. He said the NSCN (I-M) cadres were fortunate enough for not having sustained graver injuries or casualties. A hurled grenade did not explode, he added. Police also recovered 5 live rounds of lethod ammunition from the scene.
The situation is said to be “tense but under control.” A company of the IRB has also been deployed in the area.
Giving reason for the attack, NSCN (K) UT-1 Supervisor, Akato Chophy, said the move was undertaken based on complaints made from residents of Ghaspani and Chumukedima. He said NSCN (I-M) cadres were interfering in the daily lives of the people of the area. Since the public could not drive out the NSCN (I-M) cadres who had guns in their possession, they had asked the NSCN (K) to do so, Akato said.
Despite repeated warnings telling them to move out of civilian areas, the NSCN (I-M) cadres stayed put and as such “I sent my boys to evict them,” he added.
Further, the UT-1 Supervisor has given a “warm welcome” to ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Botovi of Hebolimi Village under Zunheboto District for joining their ranks. Akato informed that Botovi was in the Ghaspani Town Command of the NSCN (I-M) before he joined the NSCN (K).
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