BSF jawan injured in gun attack in Manipur

Injured head constable Som Dutt, 45, is from Himachal Pradesh, the official said.

PTI, Imphal, Feb 17, 2024 :  A BSF jawan was injured in a gun attack in Manipur's Kakching district on Saturday, an official said.

Injured head constable Som Dutt, 45, is from Himachal Pradesh, the official said.

Dutt suffered injuries on his left shoulder when he was hit by a bullet at Sugnu village.

He was admitted to a private hospital, he said.

"There have been consistent attacks by armed men for the last three days at Sugnu. On Friday night, they fired from the hill slopes using medium machine guns," the official added.

On Wednesday, armed men attacked Sugnu village, triggering a gunfight with village volunteers stationed in the area.

Last May, Sugnu witnessed severe violence, resulting in the burning of numerous houses and the loss of more than five lives, which compelled hundreds of villagers to seek refuge in relief camps.

he incident occurred in Kakching amid ongoing clashes between armed groups and security forces in the Sugnu area over the past few days, resulting in damage to several houses. Residents in the vicinity are living in constant fear due to the

In response to the escalating situation, Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen RC Tiwari visited the border towns of Moreh and Behiang in Tengnoupal and Churachandpur districts along the Indo-Myanmar border on Friday.

During his visit, Lt Gen Tiwari reviewed the security measures in place and commended officials and personnel for their high standards of motivation and professionalism.

Lt Gen Tiwari also took the opportunity to interact with members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and urged them to collaborate in maintaining peace and harmony in the region.