Manipur, Feb. 29 -- The air of worry and fear of impending gun attacks veiled over the foothills of Koutruk village in Imphal West as six-year-old Bindya led the way to "last bunker" located in Koutruk Mathak Leikai, Imphal West.

Bindya's house is situated just beside the bunker which is within the range of bullets. Her house bears marks of swirling bullet hits absorbed during shootouts. The marks reminded us of how devastating the bullets or even a splinter hit could pose to an individual.

The entire Kangchup range has been a tough battlefront since the eruption of the crisis with Koutruk, Kandangband, Kangchup Chingkhong and Senjam Chirang being hotbed for shootouts.

The settlements in Kangchup range are closely situated with frequen...