Manipur on boil again: CRPF troops hurt in IED blast; militants kill 3 villagers
Violence has escalated in Manipur, India, following an IED blast targeting security forces and the killing of three villagers by armed militants. Local authorities have intensified security measures in response to the ongoing unrest.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent ethnic and security challenges in the Manipur region, impacting regional stability and public safety.
NEW DELHI: Three Meitei villagers were killed and three others injured after unidentified armed militants opened fire on a group collecting firewood in Manipur on Monday, officials said. It triggered protests in Imphal, where locals placed two of the victims' bodies outside Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh's residence.The attack took place around 9.40 am at Sunulok Hill, ahead of Khongbal in the Tangkhul area, under Sagolmang police station.It came amid a series of violent incidents since Sunday night, including a fatal shooting during a clash between two communities in Thoubal district and an improvised explosive device (IED) blast that seriously injured three CRPF personnel.Addressing the incidents, Manipur Police ADGP Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo said security forces had intensified operations and were investigating all three incidents."Police and security forces are taking the matter with utmost concern.
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