‘There is a possibility of using human shield’ in Manipur violence, CM said – 40 militants killed

Manipur Violence: Violence has once again flared up in many parts of Manipur. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday that around 40 armed militants involved in arson of houses and firing on civilians have been killed by security forces. At the same time, in the meantime, the army told that they have received such an input in which human shields can be used in attacks conspiring to destroy Manipur.

After receiving this intelligence, the army has expressed a warning in a tweet. Wrote in the tweet, you are under complete surveillance. Despite nefarious designs, the Indian Army is determined to restore peace and adopt a people-friendly approach.

Clash between Kuki militants and security forces- Chief Minister

Talking to media persons at the state secretariat, the Chief Minister claimed that the clash took place between the Kuki militants and the security forces. Militants are using M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles and sniper guns against civilians. They had come to burn houses in many villages. We have started very strong action against them with the help of army and other security forces. The Chief Minister has reported the death of 40 armed militants during this period.

During this, the Chief Minister appealed to the people not to obstruct the movement of security personnel and urged them to “have faith in the government and support the security forces”.

BJP MLA’s house vandalized in Imphal

Officials said the latest violence began in the early hours of Sunday when the army launched a search operation to disarm communities to restore peace. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Khwairakpam Raghumani Singh’s house was ransacked and two of his vehicles set on fire at Uripok in Imphal West, a top security official said.

He also said that clashes broke out at several places in the early hours of the morning in various districts around the Imphal Valley. “As per our information, firing has been reported from Sugnu in Kakching, Kangvi in ​​Churachandpur, Kangchup in Imphal West, Sagolmang in Imphal East, Nungoipokpi in Bishenpur, Khurkhul in Imphal West and YKPI in Kangpokpi,” the official said.

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