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Manipur Voilence: At least 11 suspected Kuki militants were shot dead in a fierce gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Wednesday, sources confirmed. The encounter erupted after suspected Kuki insurgents launched a multi-pronged attack on a police station in the district, located near the Assam-Manipur border. Some personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were also injured during the clash, which involved intense firing.
Sources suggest that the militants, believed to be from the Kuki insurgent groups, attacked the police station from two directions. A relief camp for internally displaced people, which is located near the police station, may have been a secondary target for the militants, although this has not been conclusively confirmed. The attackers reportedly aimed to cause maximum damage, but the prompt response from the CRPF helped repel the assault. The security forces launched a counteroffensive, leading to heavy casualties among the militants.
The situation remains fluid, and more details are awaited as the security forces continue to secure the area. While the immediate threat has been neutralized, authorities are concerned about the ongoing volatility in the region. Manipur, which has witnessed escalating ethnic violence in recent months, continues to face tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities. This ongoing unrest has led to several deaths and displaced thousands.
The incident comes as a stark reminder of the fragile security situation in the state, where insurgent groups continue to challenge the authority of security forces. The government has vowed to take strong action against insurgent activities, but the violence in the region is a sign of the ongoing struggle for peace and stability. Further updates are expected as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the attack.
Source: NDTV
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