Noney (Manipur): At least three militants were killed in a gunfight between suspected rival Naga militant groups in Manipur’s Noney district early Wednesday, officials said.
The exchange of fire broke out around 4 am at Taodaijang village in the Khoupum area. The cadres involved are suspected to belong to different Naga outfits, including the Zeliangrong United Front (Jenchui) and its rival groups.
The bodies of the three men were later recovered by local residents, officials said.
Locals Appeal To Militants To Stop Firing
Following the gunfight, residents of the area, led by women, reached the spot in an effort to prevent further violence between the rival groups.
They also used a public address system to appeal to the cadres to stop firing and avoid further escalation.
Further details about the circumstances of the clash and the identities of those killed are awaited.
