CBRN event in Manipur, Pallel in Kakching Distric area, India on Fri 8th September 2023

On September 8, two civilians, identified as Yengkhom Jiten (43) and Soibam Nanao (37), were killed in firing by Assam Rifles troops at Pallel in Kakching District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The incident occurred starting with a gun fight between Kuki militants and village volunteers. On learning about the heavy exchange of fire, people from Kakching and adjoining areas came out and joined and gathered in front of an Assam Rifles barricade. In their attempt to drive back the huge crowd of protesters, Assam Rifles first started firing tear gas shells and later started opening fire, inflicting bullet injuries to civilians. 60 others including three Assam Rifles troopers sustained injuries in the incident, reports Northeast Now.