5 incidents of violence rock Manipur in last 24 hours, 2 dead after suspected IED planted in SUV goes off
First Published: 22nd June, 2023 13:15 IST
Two minors were injured in the IED blast inside the SUV that took place at South of Kwakta in Bishnupur district
The situation continues to remain tense in violence hit Manipur with at least 5 incidents of violence reported from different parts of the state in the last 24 hours.
Amid efforts made by different stakeholders to restore peace and normalcy, violence is just refusing to die in the state which has been on the boil for almost 50 days since May 3.
In the first incident, at least 2 persons are feared dead and four including two minors are said to have been injured in a suspected IED blast that occurred in South of Kwakta in Bishnupur district. The IED is said to have kept inside an SUV which was parked at a bridge near ward number 9.
In the second incident, a firing incident was reported from Kangpokpi district, after unidentified miscreants fired several rounds towards Harothel at around 5:30 PM. Although firing stopped later, but intermittent firing was reported again at around 2-3 am this morning.
In the third incident, another incident of firing was reported from the Imphal East district. Miscreants opened fire using automatic small arms near Urangpat North of YKPI at 5:45 PM, informed sources said.
In the fourth incident, another firing took place towards N Boljang village which is South of Kangchup. Assam Rifles retaliated and brought situation under control. 2 Assam Rifles troopers sustained minor injuries in the incident.
In the fifth incident, the Sawonbung-YKPI road axis was also blockade by Meira Paibis at multiple locations in Imphal.
On the other hand, Assam Rifles troopers, in a joint operation with Manipur Police (Commando) recovered Mortar HE Bomb from General Area Mongjam Foothills, Imphal East, Manipur.
The incidents have been reported even as Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s office informed late last night that the Union Home Minister has called for an all-party meet on June 24 to discuss the Manipur situation and find ways to restore peace and normalcy in the state.
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