Suspected Insurgents Attack Police Outposts, Burn Homes In Manipur’s Jiribam

Suspected Insurgents Attack Police Outposts, Burn Homes In Manipur’s Jiribam

Imphal, Manipur: In a brazen attack, suspected insurgents on Wednesday targeted two police outposts and set ablaze 15 houses in Jiribam district of Manipur, police said.

Key Points:

Attack on Police Outposts: Suspected insurgents attacked two police outposts in Jiribam district, firing indiscriminately.
Houses Set on Fire: Around 15 houses in the nearby villages of Phenjang and Phunal Maring Ching were torched by the attackers.
No Casualties Reported: No casualties have been reported in the incident so far.
Insurgents Involved: Police believe that the attack was carried out by members of either the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) or the People’s Liberation Army (PLA).
Investigation Launched: A massive combing operation has been launched by security forces to apprehend the attackers.
Condemnation: The incident has been strongly condemned by the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, who called it a “cowardly act.”
Background: Jiribam district has been a hotbed of insurgency for decades, with various insurgent groups operating in the area.

The attack has sparked fear among the local population and raised concerns about the security situation in the region. Police are continuing their investigation to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to identify the perpetrators.