Tag: Manipur

In a tense and troubling development, three children and three women have gone missing in the Jiribam district of Manipur following an intense encounter between suspected Kuki insurgents and Indian security forces. The clash, which occurred near the border with Assam, has raised concerns over the safety of civilians and security in the area.

In a tragic incident today, an elderly man was killed in a rocket-propelled bomb attack in Moirang town, Manipur. The attack also injured five others, including a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred in the lakeside town of Bishnupur district, approximately 35 kilometers from Imphal, the state capital.

In a troubling escalation of violence in Manipur, a 23-year-old woman was injured today in a drone bomb attack in Senjam Chirang, located in the Imphal West district. The incident marks the latest in a series of drone assaults reportedly carried out by suspected Kuki insurgents.

Tensions in Manipur's Jiribam district have been further inflamed following the Hmar Inpui, a major civil society organization representing the Hmar tribe, rejecting a peace meeting between the Hmars and Meitei representatives that was moderated by district officials and security forces.

CRPF Jawan Killed, Three Injured in Manipur’s Jiribam District Firing Jiribam, Manipur – July 14, 2024: In a tragic incident, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed, and three others were injured in a gunfight with armed miscreants in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday. The exchange of fire took place in the Mongbung and Seijang villages around 9:30 am, involving combined state and central security forces. The deceased, identified as CRPF driver Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, from Bihar, was hit by a bullet on his forehead. He was immediately evacuated to Jiribam district hospital but was declared brought dead upon arrival. Another CRPF jawan sustained a bullet injury to his leg, and two Manipur state police commandos also received bullet injuries. All injured personnel are currently receiving treatment at Jiribam district hospital. The gunfight ceased at approximately 11:30 am. Chief Minister N Biren Singh strongly condemned the attack, suspecting the involvement of Kuki militants, and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased soldier. "I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF personnel in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today. His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased soldier, while praying for the speedy recovery of the ones injured during the attack," he stated on X. The incident has sparked concerns over the rising violence in the region, urging authorities to intensify security measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.