Suspected militants ambush Manipur CM's advance security convoy, one injured
The Hindu
Suspected militants ambushed the advance security convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in Kangpokpi district on June 10; one personnel injured, shootout is on, say officials
An advance security team of Manipur Police that had gone to Jiribam to prepare for the visit of Manipur CM N. Biren Singh comes under attack by unidentified armed miscreants.
Two policemen, including the driver of the vehicle were injured. Mr. Singh is expected to visit the violence-hit town on Tuesday.
Multiple gunshots were fired at the vehicles of the security forces, who retaliated, police said, adding that the shootout is still on near Kotlen village along a stretch of National Highway-53.
Also read: Manipur CM seeks police report on violence in Jiribam
Two police outposts, a forest beat office and at least 70 houses were torched in Jiribam by suspected militants on June 8.
(With inputs from PTI)
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