Manipur faces escalating violence after six bodies were discovered in Jiribam, prompting curfews, internet suspensions, and state security measures. Protests over the kidnapping and killing of six individuals have led to property destruction, MLA house raids, and increased tensions.
A woman was shot dead in Manipur’s Vishnupur district, intensifying communal violence. Rising tensions follow similar violence in Jiribam, where multiple homes were burned. Read the latest updates on the ongoing Manipur conflict.
Fresh violence broke out in the highly sensitive area of Jiribam while the security forces were moving the elderly people, women and children to safer places. The militants opened fire using sophisticated weapons and also charged bombs.
Suspected militants ambushed the advance security convoy of Manipur CM N Biren Singh in Kangpokpi district on Monday. The convoy, en route to violence-hit Jiribam, faced multiple gunshots. Security forces retaliated, leading to an ongoing shootout near Kotlen village on National Highway 53.
High-altitude Imphal-Jiribam highway was cut off after massive landslide.
Imphal, Jan 16: A mob in Jiribam chased a team of 22nd battalion Assam Rifles personnel coming to hand over an arrested person to Manipur Police who the local people claimed was an innocent civilian,
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