10 militants were killed by security forces in Manipur in a single operation
The suspected militants started carrying out attacks at commercial establishments and then set a CRPF post and police post at fire
New Delhi, November 12
Ten suspected militants were shot dead by security forces in Jiribam district on Manipur.
The police stated that the incident occurred November 11 at Jakuradhor Karong.
The officials informed that the suspected militants started carrying out attacks around 4 am at multiple locations, including Meitei settlements where commercial establishments were attacked.
They later attacked a CRPF post and a police station. CRPF constable Sanjeev Kumar sustained a bullet injury in the attack and was evacuated to Silchar Medical College in Assam.
After indiscriminate firing, the security forces found 10 bodies of armed militants along with arms and ammunition. Three AK-47 rifles, four SLRs, two INSAS rifles and one rocket propelled grenade were recovered during searches after the incident, police said.
Following the violence, the Jiribam district administration issued indefinite prohibitory orders under BNS Section 163, which prohibits the assembly of five or more people and the carrying of weapons.
A statement by a group called Hmar Village Volunteers (HVVs), representing armed Hmars engaged in the conflict, claimed that those killed on Monday were “village volunteers” who were “retaliating” against the woman’s killing.
The statement read, “We understand that the proscribed Meitei terrorists and AT (armed Meitei group Arambai Tenggol) are hiding in various parts of the Jiribam area, and are being sheltered by the local Meitei populace… The HVVs have no option but to retaliate…in self defence to protect our indigenous land and innocent people… We further reiterate that the HVVs are not in conflict with the central forces,” the statement said.
