Security forces in Manipur have stepped up operations in Ukhrul district, dismantling several bunkers after fresh incidents of firing left three people injured. The action comes as tensions continue between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities in parts of the district. Officials said the operation was carried out around the Litan police station area, covering villages such as Lengiangching and Mongkot Chepu. The bunkers were believed to have been used by armed groups during recent clashes.
According to security sources, the region has seen repeated incidents of firing over the past few weeks. On Tuesday, two civilians from the Tangkhul Naga community were injured in a gunfire incident in Sharkaphung village. A day earlier, a Kuki woman was injured in a similar incident in Mongkot Chepu. The situation in the area has remained tense since February, when violence near Litan Sareikhong led to more than 30 houses being set on fire. Since then, nearby villages, including Mongkot Chepu and Sharkaphung, have witnessed sporadic firing, creating fear among residents. During the latest operations, security forces also recovered a number of empty cartridges from different locations, indicating recent use of firearms. Officials said the dismantling of bunkers is part of an effort to prevent further violence and restore a sense of safety in the area.
To control the situation, security has been increased across the affected areas. Additional forces have been deployed, and regular patrolling is being carried out, especially in sensitive zones. Authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation and will continue operations to maintain law and order.
