Manipur CM Biren Singh’s convoy attacked by armed militants; one security personnel injured

Search efforts in and around the assault scene were initiated by a joint team, including Assam Rifles and state forces

June 10, 2024

Militants ambush Manipur CM’s advance convoy

The convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh was ambushed by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday, in which one security person was injured.

Suspected militants launched an ambush on the security convoy escorting the Chief Minister when he was en route to visit the Jiribam district, which has been witnessing tension since last week.

The police officers got injured due to the attack and were taken to the hospital in Imphal.

The security team of Manipur Police had gone to Jiribam district due to Manipur CM N Biren Singh’s visit.

Search efforts in and around the assault scene were initiated by a joint team, including Assam Rifles and state forces.

Jiribam has been gripped by unrest over the past few days after unknown miscreants killed a man, identified as Soibam Saratkumar Singh, from the Meitei community.

Singh went missing while returning from his farm, the police said, adding his body had wounds inflicted by a sharp object. Locals protested in front of the Jiribam Police Station, demanding the return of their licenced firearms, which had been confiscated during the elections.

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