As per sources, around 10 village volunteers of Kadangband village climbed the Kadangband hill, which is situated behind Kharam Thadoi, to gather firewood around 2.30 pm. As they were resting for a while after reaching the hilltop, Kuki militants wearing camouflage uniforms launched a surprise attack by firing around 10-20 gunshots on them from a close range.
Suspected Kuki militants attacked Koutruk village under Lamshang Police station around 8.30 pm on Tuesday, following which the 5th IRB stationed at Koutruk and village volunteers retaliated the attack.