A CRPF jawan was fatally shot by suspected militants in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday morning, in line with police studies. The incident occurred in Mongbung village, mentioned native police. The police sources additionally mentioned {that a} police additionally suffered accidents and is admitted to a hospital.
The 43-year-old deceased CRPF jawan has been recognized as Ajay Kumar Jha, who’s a resident of Bihar. He succumbed to go accidents and was declared purchased lifeless within the hospital.
“The injured policeman is present process remedy, however he’s out of hazard,” a police officer mentioned including that gunshots had been reportedly heard within the village on Saturday night time too.
Following Sunday’s assault, extra safety forces have been deployed to Mongbung from close by hill areas, in line with one other official. He additionally talked about {that a} safety personnel car was broken within the gunfire.
On July 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Manipur problem in parliament, stating that violence within the state is steadily declining and faculties have reopened in most areas. He added that his authorities is working in the direction of restoring full peace.
On June 17, Union House Minister Amit Shah introduced that the Ministry of House Affairs (MHA) will interact in talks with each the Meitei and Kuki communities to bridge the ethnic divide.
He added {that a} safety personnel car was broken within the gun assault.
Since Could of final 12 months, ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities in Manipur has claimed over 200 lives.
(With inputs from PTI)
