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Updated May 28th, 2023 at 21:30 IST

40 terrorists gunned down in combing ops across Manipur

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh confirmed that a few of the suspects have also been arrested by the security forces during the operation.

Reported by: Abhishek Tiwari
Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh (Image: PTI) | Image:self
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The security forces in Manipur have hunted down around 40 terrorists in a combing operation launched to check violent incidents in the state and stop attacks on the civilians in order to restore peace in the state. The elimination of terrorists were confirmed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The Manipur CM on Sunday said in retaliatory and defensive operations against these terrorist groups who are using sophisticated arms against the civilian population, around 40 of these terrorists have been killed in different areas. He also confirmed that a few of the suspects have also been arrested by the security forces during the operation.

Addressing a press conference at the Darbar Hall of the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Manipur, CM Singh said that the ongoing operation is in order to restore peace in the state. The security forces are being extra vigilant against any suspected terror activities and immediate action is being taken to curb any such activities in the state. 

Earlier in the day, Army Chief General Manoj Pande met the chief minister and discussed the current security situation in the Northeastern State. He also briefed the CM about the steps taken by the Army to restore peace in the areas. 

The chief minister said the action was in retaliation against the members of a terror outfit. He said, "We have taken strict action and till now we have reports that around 40 terrorists have been eliminated. Further action is underway." 

According to the sources, these eliminated terrorists suspected to be from Kuki-militant groups, who were involved in violence and creating unrest in different areas of the state. This is being considered as a major crackdown against the militant group in the violence-hit Manipur, after the state police along with the security forces, jointly launched a massive operation against these terror outfits over the last 3-4 days. 

According to state government officials, operations against the armed militants are still ongoing, and the casualty figures could increase. It has also been clarified that the fresh violence is not between two communities in the state, but between armed terrorists and security forces. 

It is also being reported that two police commandos have also lost their lives during the ongoing fierce gunfight with the militant group. Additionally, some houses in Sugnu were reportedly torched leading to the death of three civilians as well. 

The clashes between the armed terror groups and the security forces have reportedly erupted at multiple locations across the state and severe firing is taking place at various spots. The clashes ensued after the army initiated operations to disarm communities in an effort to restore peace in the region.

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Published May 28th, 2023 at 20:29 IST

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