September 8th 2024.
In the city of Imphal, a fresh wave of violence has struck, causing several deaths and heightening security measures. According to officials, the situation is currently tense but under control. As of Sunday, there have been no new reported incidents of violence. The Superintendents of Police from various districts are working together with security forces to closely monitor the situation.
To prevent any potential threats, the Assam Rifles has deployed anti-drone systems in the outskirts of the Imphal Valley. This is in response to the use of "rogue drones" in recent ethnic clashes, which have resulted in over 200 deaths since May of last year. The CRPF has also provided an anti-drone system to the state police for deployment.
The use of drones as weapons is a new and concerning development in the ongoing conflicts. On September 1st, in Koutruk village in the Imphal West district, a drone attack occurred, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuring nine others. The next day, drones were used again in Senjam Chirang, injuring three more individuals.
In light of these events, the district of Jiribam has implemented prohibitory orders, prohibiting gatherings of five or more people. This was in response to the deaths of five people in fresh violence on Saturday. According to police reports, militants entered a man's home and shot him while he slept. This sparked a heavy exchange of fire between members of different communities, leading to the deaths of four armed men.
Jiribam, a diverse community that was largely unaffected by the previous conflicts in Imphal Valley and surrounding areas, has now been caught in the midst of violence. This was triggered by the murder of a 59-year-old man from one community by militants of another community in June. As a result, thousands of individuals have had to relocate to relief camps due to the arson committed by both sides. In mid-July, a CRPF soldier was also killed in an ambush by militants.
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