JIRIBAM: Fresh violence broke out in Manipur’s Jiribam on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least five people, reports stated.
As per reports, the deceased included one civilian and four armed militants.
One person was reportedly shot dead while sleeping, and four armed individuals were killed in a subsequent gunfight.
According to police, the violence began when suspected militants entered the home of a lone resident in an isolated area, located around 5 km from the district headquarters, and shot him dead in his sleep.
Subsequently, a heavy exchange of fire ensued between armed men from rival communities in the hills, around 7 km from the district headquarters, leading to the deaths of four militants, including three from hills-based groups.
This latest outbreak of violence follows a recent incident in Bishnupur District, where militants deployed long-range rockets among the civilian population at two locations, resulting in the death of a 78-year-old senior citizen RK Rabei of Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai and injuring six others in Moirang Khoiru Leikai.
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In response to the recent attack, joint teams of the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and state forces have launched a comprehensive counter-operation against militants in Manipur.
As per sources, the teams destroyed three bunkers established by Kuki militants in Churachandpur district, including two in Mualsang village and one in Laika Mualsau village.
