Manipur News | Manipur: Security forces destroy Kuki militant hideouts in response to CRPF attack

Manipur News | Manipur: Security forces destroy Kuki militant hideouts in response to CRPF attack

Manipur News

Following the tragic attack by suspected Kuki terrorists in Manipur's Naransena that claimed the lives of two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, four terrorist bunkers were demolished and seized in a collaborative effort between central and state forces. . A large stockpile of weapons.

A joint team of security forces on Saturday morning carried out an anti-terrorist operation (CIO) around Naransena in Bishnupur district, an area reportedly dominated by Kuki militants.

At approximately 8:00, the mission began, resulting in the destruction of four bunkers and the seizure of numerous items including four advanced weapons, four explosive devices (including hand grenades), 145 live rounds of ammunition, 197 ammunition, and 100 ammunition. Bullet shells, 32 projectiles, a black walkie-talkie and two Chinese hand grenades.

The bomb disposal squad of Manipur Police safely destroyed the explosives.

The CRPF camp in Naransena came under attack late on Friday night, which continued from midnight till 2:15 am on Saturday. Sub-Inspector N. of Kokrajhar, Assam was killed in the attack. Two CRPF personnel, including Sarkar (55), were killed and two others were injured.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh strongly condemned the attack and emphasized the huge loss of lives of security personnel committed to maintaining peace and stability in the state.

In a social media update, the Chief Minister said, "These acts reveal the cowardice towards our dedicated security personnel, who work tirelessly to maintain peace in our state. Their sacrifice will always be remembered."

Also, Kuki Impi Manipur (KIM), representing the pinnacle of Kuki tribal leadership, strongly condemned the terrorist attack on central security forces, whose duty is to maintain public security.

The KIM statement strongly condemned the attack, calling it a "senseless act" that undermines law and order, while also highlighting the "unchecked freedom" enjoyed by "valley-based insurgent groups" under the state governmentgovernment.