Five members of the cookie militant organization were shot and killed in Nuni district of Manipur on Monday night due to internal dispute. The incident took place in Devijung village in the district, which is a remote area, about 53 km from the district headquarters Nuni.
According to information received from the police and local administration, the five youths killed were associated with a militant organization called Chin Cookie Mizo Army (CKMA). The organization was established two years ago and is not part of the Suspension of Operations (SOO) agreement with the Central Government in 2008.
Search operation continues throughout the area
Police said that at present, the strong reason for this incident has not been revealed, but in the preliminary investigation, the matter is being considered as a result of mutual quarrels and the dispute within the organization. The investigation of the incident is going on and the security forces are running a search operation in the entire area.
CKMA released statement
Meanwhile, the CKMA organization issued a statement in its local language stating that some misunderstandings and malications of our five companions were killed, which is a major loss not only for the organization but for the entire community.
Significantly, there have been conflicts between different ethnic and militant groups in Manipur for a long time. In such a situation, this incident has once again revealed the sensitive situation of the state.
Attempt to restore peace in the area
The government and security agencies are investigating the case seriously, so that the recurrence of such incidents can be stopped and peace can be restored in the area. Officials say that soon the facts related to the incident will be made public and action will be taken by identifying the culprits.
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