Manipur: 10 suspected Kuki militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Jiribam

Ten suspected Kuki militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Monday, the state police said in a statement.

A Central Reserve Police Force officer, identified as Sanjeev Kumar, was also injured during the exchange of fire and was taken to Silchar Medical College in Assam.

The gunfight began after the suspected militants attacked a Central Reserve Police Force post at about 3 pm in Jakuradhar in the Borobekra sub-division, according to the 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… pic.twitter.com/8ORw3EB4Pg— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) November 11, 2024

“The attack was fiercely retaliated by CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and Civil Police,” the police said. “After 40-45 minutes of heavy exchange of fire, the situation was brought under control.”

After the firing stopped, the 10 bodies of the militants were recovered, along with arms and ammunition, the statement said. “Accordingly, a criminal case has been registered and is being investigated into.”

After the attack, the district magistrate issued prohibitory orders in Jiribam.

The gunfight resulted in the highest number of suspected militants killed in a single day...

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