Suspected NSCN-IM cadres attack Manipur Deputy CM Gaikhangam's security team

Unidentified assailants suspected to be cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah, on Tuesday twice attacked Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei's security team on Khoupum road. Gangmei was travelling to Khoupum village, where he was scheduled to attend a flag-hoisting ceremony at his residence. 

Yumnam Denish, a Manipur Police commando and a member of the



Indian Reserve Batallion, was injured in the second of these attacks. He reportedly took a bullet in his right thigh.

Gangmei and his security escort were stranded for around 20 minutes in Namkaolong, which is only six kilometres from Khoupum. However, the Deputy Chief Minister proceeded to his destination in a bullet-proof vehicle with additional security cover, despite the risk.