Village authority raise concern over gunfire attack at residence of Mongkot Chepu chief

Mongkot Chepu Village Authority has claimed that an unprovoked single round of gunfire-believed to have been fired from the vicinity of Litan Police Station-struck the window of the durbar hall of Mongkot Chepu Village chief under Ukhrul district on Monday.

The authority stated that the bullet penetrated through the window and hit the opposite wall, posing a direct and life-threatening danger to those present.

Strongly condemning the serious and alarming incident, the village authority issued a release stating that the incident occurred around 5.30 in the evening during an ongoing village authority meeting at the residence of the Chief of Mongkot Chepu.

“This is not an isolated incident. There have been repeated instances of bullets fired from the vicinity of Litan Police Station striking residential areas in Mongkot Chepu, raising serious concerns about public safety and the functioning of the police”, the release stated.

The Village Authority expresses deep concern over reports suggesting that Tangkhul militant elements may be operating in the area and calls upon Litan Police to act with full integrity, neutrality, and transparency.

The village authority demanded an immediate and impartial action to ensure that no unlawful groups are allowed to function or receive any form of protection.

In light of the grave incident and the recurring threats to civilian safety, the Mongkot Chepu Village Authority calls for the removal of Litan Police Station in its current form and the deployment of central security forces in its place.

The Village Authority further demands a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident and urges the concerned authorities to take swift and decisive action to prevent any recurrence. “The government shall be held responsible for any retaliation imposed on us- retaliation for defence” the village authority added.