Security forces are continuously conducting raids in Manipur. Violence-hit Manipur has witnessed many attacks in recent days, after which the security forces have intensified their action. According to the latest information, security forces have destroyed 4 bunkers of the insurgents. Since the ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Jo communities started in Manipur in May last year, more than 250 people have lost their lives in the state and thousands have become homeless.

4 bunkers destroyed, 3 captured

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed four bunkers of gunmen and captured three others in Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts following an encounter last week.A statement issued by the police said the bunkers were destroyed following a massive operation launched in several areas bordering Thamnapokpi and Sansabi villages over the last two days. The firing had erupted after militants hiding in the hills in these areas launched attacks on villages located in the lower regions.

Four people injured

Besides, a joint team of the Army, Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) also captured the dominion areas in Uyok Ching in Kangpokpi district. Four people, including a policeman and a woman, were injured in the attacks in Thamnapokpi and Sansabi villages on Friday. Armed gunmen from adjacent hills attacked the low-lying Thamnapokpi and Sansabi villages in Kangpokpi district following which security forces and village volunteers retaliated.