Manipur CM Biren condemns firing by militants in Imphal East district
The Hindu
Manipur CM condemns Kuki militants' firing in Imphal East, calls for unity; journalist injured in attack.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday (December 28, 2024) strongly condemned the indiscriminate firing by militants in Thamnapokpi and Sanasabi areas of Imphal East district in Manipur in which four persons were injured.
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The CM in a post on X said, "Strongly condemn the indiscriminate firing by Kuki militants at Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi in Imphal East, which injured civilians and security personnel. This cowardly and unprovoked attack on innocent lives is an assault on peace and harmony."
Mr. Singh said additional security forces have been rushed to the affected areas and called for calm and unity in the wake of such challenges.
"Adequate security personnel have been rushed to the affected areas. The injured are receiving necessary medical assistance, and the government calls for calm and unity in the face of such challenges. Central forces and state police should have proper coordination and understanding when dealing with such situations" Mr. Singh added.
A video journalist was injured in firing by armed men from the hills in Manipur's Imphal East district on Saturday morning, police said.
L Kabichandra, a video journalist of a private TV channel, sustained bullet injuries on his left thigh and was rushed to a hospital, they said, adding that he was hit by a bullet fired likely by a sniper.
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