Imphal: An incident of indiscriminate firing took place in villages of Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi, located in Imphal East, Manipur on Friday. Armed militants, believed to be Kuki insurgents, attacked these villages without any provocation, resulting in injuries to both civilians and security personnel.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a “cowardly and unprovoked assault on innocent lives.” He called the attack an attempt to disrupt the peace and harmony in the region and stressed that such acts of violence would not be tolerated. In his tweet on X, the CM assured the public that adequate security forces had been deployed to the affected areas, with both local police and central forces working together to ensure the safety of the people.
Strongly condemn the indiscriminate firing by Kuki militants at Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi in Imphal East, which injured civilians and security personnel. This cowardly and unprovoked attack on innocent lives is an assault on peace and harmony.
Adequate security personnel have…
— N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) December 27, 2024
Explosives used in attack
According to officials from Imphal East district, the militants arrived in the villages of Sanasabi and Thamnapokpi in the late hours, firing indiscriminately at villagers.
In addition to the gunfire, the attackers also planted explosives, causing extensive damage to several homes.
As the security forces responded to the attack, they managed to evacuate many women and children from the affected areas. However, there were reports of injuries among both civilians and security personnel.
No casualties yet
No fatalities have been reported yet. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with people running for cover in every direction.
The injured have been provided with medical care, and authorities are investigating the situation to identify those responsible for the attack. CM N Biren Singh emphasized the need for coordination between the state police and central security forces, calling for a unified approach to deal with such incidents of violence.
