Displaced Man Critically Injured in Shooting at Thanga Village, Manipur
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Imphal: Tension grips Thanga village as a 28-year-old displaced by ethnic conflicts falls victim to a ruthless shooting, leaving him critically wounded.
Sawaijam Dhanabir, seeking refuge at a nearby relief camp, was targeted by two unidentified assailants near the camp premises this morning, shocking the tranquil village community.
Dhanabir, originally from Yaiphakon village, had fled the escalating violence in Churachandpur district, only to face violence anew in his place of refuge. Eyewitnesses recount a brazen attack by assailants on a motorcycle, leaving Dhanabir with multiple gunshot wounds.
As authorities launch investigations, the motive behind the attack remains unclear, raising concerns about the safety of displaced persons seeking shelter in relief camps.
Locals in Thanga express outrage, urging the assailants to come forward and justify their actions, while relief camp officials call for government and civil society support in ensuring justice for the victim.
In a parallel development, a joint police operation uncovers a cache of arms and ammunition in Kakching district, underscoring the volatility of the region amidst escalating ethnic tensions.