September 7th 2024.
Imphal: In the wake of recent violent incidents in Jiribam district, the Manipur government has taken swift action to ensure the safety and security of its citizens. A military chopper has been deployed for aerial patrolling, while anti-drone systems have been put in place to counter any rogue drones operated by militants. These measures were taken after five people lost their lives in separate attacks on Saturday.
According to a senior police officer in Imphal, the attacks were carried out by suspected Kuki militants in Nungchappi and Rasidpur villages. The first attack claimed the life of 63-year-old Yurembam Kulendra Singha, who was sleeping at the time. The militants then continued their firing in Rasidpur village, resulting in the death of Baspatimayum Lakhi Kumar Sharma. Both Singha and Sharma belonged to the Meitei community.
When security forces arrived at the scene, they were also fired upon by the militants. However, they were able to retaliate and contain the situation. During a search of the area, three bodies of suspected militants were found. The Indigenous Tribal Leaders' Forum, a prominent tribal organization, claimed that four Kuki-Zo village volunteers were killed by United National Liberation Front militants in Jiribam district on the same day.
Meanwhile, the police have also seized a cache of sophisticated weapons and explosives from different locations in Bishnupur and Kangpokpi districts. The tense situation in Jiribam district has escalated the ongoing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. To maintain law and order, a large number of Assam Rifles, Central Armed Police Force personnel, and Manipur police commandos have been deployed in the affected areas.
The Manipur Police have also implemented various measures, such as deploying advanced weapons and monitoring social media for any instigators of violence. To prevent the movement of militants and armed groups, strong checkpoints have been set up in sensitive areas. The Home Department and police are also working to strengthen their manpower and update their Anti Drone System to combat any future attacks.
The police have urged the public to cooperate with the security forces and not interfere with their operations. Any attempt to loot weapons from the security forces will be dealt with severely as per the law. In light of recent events, the Manipur government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the state and put the security forces on high alert.
On Friday, an elderly man was killed and six others were injured when suspected Kuki militants targeted the residence of former Chief Minister Mairembam Koireng in Bishnupur district with a powerful bomb. The bomb was detonated remotely and fell near the Indian National Army headquarters, where Lt Col Shaukat Ali hoisted the Tricolour for the first time in 1944 under the guidance of INA Supreme Commander Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
In response to these attacks, the combined security forces have destroyed three separate bunkers in Mualsang and Laika Mualsau villages of Churachandpur district. Senior police officials are closely monitoring the situation and are present in the affected districts. The government is taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its citizens and maintain peace and harmony in the state.
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