At least 1o militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district.
Photo : Twitter
Imphal: In a major breakthrough, 10 militants were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Monday. Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were also reportedly injured in the gunfight at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division.
The militants attacked the Borobekra Police Station where both state and central forces were stationed. Heavily armed militants reportedly torched several shops at Jakurador Karong, besides attacking some houses and a nearby CRPF camp, following which the gunfight broke out. Security personnel retaliated strongly. A curfew has reportedly been imposed in the district after the incident.
Statement By Manipur Police:
“Today, 11th November, 2024 at about 3 pm, the CRPF Post located at Jakuradhor and Borobekra Police Station (located nearby), Jiribam District were attacked by armed militants. The security forces retaliated strongly. Due to the attack, one CRPF constable namely Sanjeev Kumar sustained bullet injury and has been evacuated to Silchar Medical College, Assam and is under treatment,” Manipur Police said in a statement
“The attack was fiercely retaliated by CRPF and Civil Police. After 40 – 45 minutes of heavy exchange of fire, the situation was brought under control. After the firing ceased, the area was searched and 10 (ten) dead bodies of armed militants were recovered along with arms and ammunition (3 nos. of AKs, 4nos. of SLRs, 2 nos. of INSAS, 01 no. of RPG, 01 no. of Pump Action Gun, BP Helmets and Magazines). Accordingly, a criminal case has been registered and is being investigated into,” it added.
