Manipur Violence: Chief Minister N Biren Singh yesterday said that they have got reports that “40 terrorists” have been shot dead.
At least five people, including a policeman, were killed and 12 others injured after fresh violence erupted in Manipur yesterday, where ethnic clashes have claimed at least 80 lives.
Fresh violence was reported in several parts of the state after alleged terrorists, carrying sophisticated weapons, set fire to many houses in Serou and Sugunu area.
This comes just ahead of Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the violence-hit state.
Chief Minister N Biren Singh yesterday said that “40 terrorists” have been shot dead over the last couple of days.
“The terrorists have been using M-16 and AK-47 assault rifles and sniper guns against civilians. They came to many villages to burn down homes. We have started taking very strong action against them with the help of the army and other security forces. We have got reports some 40 terrorists have been shot dead,” Mr Singh told reporters.
The Chief Minister said the spurt in violent attacks on civilians on the outskirts of Imphal valley in the past two days seemed well-planned and is strongly condemnable.
Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Manipur today. He has appealed to both the Meiteis and the Kukis to maintain calm and peace, and work for bringing normalcy.
Source : https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cop-among-5-killed-as-fresh-violence-hits-manipur-4074750