The Kuki militants’ intrusion and abortive abduction were an inevitable outcome of the pre-planned search and combing operation carried out by the combined security forces.
Instead of neutralising the source of aggression, some security personnel allegedly discharged live ammunition toward Naga civilians undertaking community defence of their homes.
Tangkhul side had exercised restraint and ensured that village volunteers did not engage in firing, adding that “not a single bullet” had been fired from their side during that period.