On May 31, at least five State Commandos were injured in a gunfight with suspected Kuki National Front (KNF) militants at Tangjeng under the Kumbi Police station in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports E-Pao. It is reported that the gunfight arose while launching an operation to push back the KNF militants stationed at Tangjeng Khunjao, Tangjeng Chingya and Napat. Three of the Commandos were injured in a pipe bomb explosion suspected to be planted by KNF militants.
One Policeman of Imphal West Commandos sustained bullet injury in his leg in an attack by Kuki National Front (KNF) militants at Kanglatongbi Shantipur in Imphal West District on May 31, reports E-Pao.
Police sources stated that on May 31, a heavy gunfight between a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) and Kuki National Front (KNF) militants took place at Chanung area under Imphal East District, reports E-Pao. No casualties were reported.