Imphal (Manipur) [India], December 28 (HBTV): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday condemned the attack in the Imphal East district of the state, which left civilians and security personnel injured.

In the fresh violence, several civilians and security personnel were injured in a gunfight with armed men in Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi villages of Imphal East district.

The Chief Minister called for calm and unity amid the fresh escalation, adding that all necessary measures have been put in place to handle the situation.

Singh stated that adequate security personnel have been rushed to the affected areas, and the injured are receiving necessary medical assistance.

In a social media post on X, N Biren Singh said, 'Strongly condemn the indiscriminate firing by Kuki militants at Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi in Imphal East, which injured civilians and security personnel. This cowardly and unprovoked attack on innocent lives is an assault on peace and harmony.'

'Adequate security personnel have been rushed to the affected areas. The injured are receiving necessary medical assistance, and the government calls for calm and unity in the face of such challenges. Central forces and state police should have proper coordination and understanding when dealing with such situations,' the post added.

(ANI)