Manipur: One person killed, six injured after Kuki militants deploy rockets in civilian areas

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September 7,2024 02:44 PM
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Kuki militants reportedly deployed long-range rockets among the civilian population in two locations, killing a 78-year-old man identified as RK Rabei, and injuring six others in Bishnupur.

Bishnupur (Manipur) [India], September 7 (HBTV): Kuki militants reportedly deployed long-range rockets among the civilian population in two locations, killing a 78-year-old man identified as RK Rabei, and injuring six others in Bishnupur, Manipur Police confirmed on Saturday. 

"Police teams and additional security forces have been rushed in to conduct combing operations in the hill ranges adjoining the area," Manipur police said in a post on X.

‘Today (06.09.2024), Kuki militants have deployed long-range rockets among the civilian population in 02 (two) locations of Bishnupur District, in one of which one senior citizen civilian, RK Rabei (78) of Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai, expired and 06 (six) other civilians were.’ 

The police also mentioned that three bunkers were destroyed due to the attack. "Two bunkers at Mualsang village and one bunker at Laika Mualsau village of Churachandpur were destroyed", confirmed Manipur police in the post. 

Manipur police said that police teams and additional security forces have been rushed in to conduct combing operations in the hill ranges adjoining the area. 

The police also reported that the Superintendent of Police (SP) was fired upon by suspected Kuki militants in the area. "Police teams of the Bishnupur District, including the SP rushed to the area in which they were fired upon by suspected Kuki militants but the police team retaliated robustly and repelled the attack. Military chopper has been deployed to conduct aerial patrolling." said Manipur Police. 

Senior officers, including the Inspector General of Police and Deputy Inspector General of Police, have also inspected the areas to take immediate counter measures and supervise the volatile situation. A team of Mobile Forensic Unit, DFS, Manipur were at the site to collect evidence.

Manipur police said in a post on X, "High level security meetings have been conducted to take stock of the law and order. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and the police are prepared to respond to any contingency that may arise." 

(ANI)