Shattering gunshots greet CM at Kangpokpi
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 17, 2011:
Several bursts of gunfire shattered the peace at Kangpokpi today where Chief Minister O Ibobi paid a visit to inaugurate a newly constructed office building of Additional Deputy Commissioner in the Deputy Commissioner Office complex and also to lay foundation stones for four SDO offices.
Sources reaching Hueiyen Lanpao said that necessary security arrangements have been put in place prior to the Chief Minister's visit at Kangpokpi with DSP, Imphal Commando Unit, Dr S Ibomcha along with seven commando teams detailed for duty in different parts of Kangpokpi to prevent any untoward incidents.
However, at around 11.30 am, suspected armed cadres of KRA starting bursting several rounds of gunfire near Heijang range located just opposite to the Additional DC office complex at IB when the convoy of the Chief Minister was about to reach its destination.
The Imphal Police commandos led by DSP Dr S Ibomcha immediately rushed to the area.
The suspected KRA cadres left as soon as they saw the approaching police commandos.
The Police commandos found 60/70 empty cases of AK 47 rifles.
Reinforcement led by Additional SP of Imphal West AK Jhalajit was also sent from Imphal as soon as the news of the gun shots reached the Imphal Police Headquarters.
The police have also reportedly recovered strewn of projectiles on the roof the office building of Additional DC even as some bullets smashed through the wall of the building.
No one was injured in the firing.