September 1st 2024.
In an unfortunate turn of events, two people, one of whom was a woman, lost their lives while nine others were injured on Sunday in Manipur's Imphal West district. The cause of this tragedy was a suspected militant group that launched a violent attack using guns and bombs.
According to police reports, the militants positioned themselves on hilltops and opened fire indiscriminately towards the low-lying areas of Koutruk and Kadangband. This reckless act resulted in the death of two individuals and left nine others with varying degrees of injuries. The heavy shelling also caused significant damage to several houses in the area.
The injured were immediately rushed to the hospital, where it was revealed that five of them had gunshot wounds while the others suffered from bomb explosions. The sudden attack left the village in a state of shock and panic, prompting many residents, including women, children, and the elderly, to flee to safer areas.
The body of the deceased woman, identified as Ngangbam Surbala Devi, was taken to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences for a post-mortem examination. However, the identity of the other victim is yet to be confirmed by the police.
In an effort to stabilize the situation, security forces from both state and central units have been deployed in the area. The state government has also condemned the attack on the unarmed villagers of Koutruk in the strongest terms.
A statement from the Home Department expressed the government's shock at the use of drones, bombs, and sophisticated weapons by the Kuki militants to terrorize innocent villagers. The government is working tirelessly towards restoring peace and normalcy in the state, and such acts of violence will not be tolerated.
The statement also mentioned that the government is taking immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent any further attacks. Meanwhile, the Director General of Police has instructed all Superintendents of Police to remain on high alert in all fringe areas.
The incident has caused widespread anger and fear among the people, and the government is determined to take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. Such cowardly acts of violence will not deter the government's efforts towards achieving peace in the state.
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