Imphal, Aug. 25 -- The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) and the Ihang-Bungpi Working Committee have called for the immediate deployment of additional security forces in Manipur following recent attacks on Kuki villages.

The two Kuki organisations said armed men opened fire at Leplen village around midnight recently, injuring a civilian. According to them, the incident occurred days after security personnel were withdrawn from the area.

They also reported a pre-dawn arson attack at Taphou Kuki village in Kangpokpi district, which caused damage to property.

The organisations further raised concerns over a security operation at J. Songtun village, alleging that the action caused fear and distress among local residents.

CoTU attributed th...