Imphal, 1 Sep 2024: In wake of the Kuki-Zo militants attack at Koutruk in Imphal West and other parts of Meitei inhabited areas on Sunday, the Director General of Police, Manipur, has directed all the district superintendents of police to remain maximum alert and vigilant including fringe areas.
The state police chief also advised all forces to be alert stating that there must be proper co-ordination between the forces deployed in order to prevent any untoward incident.
He instructed to conduct joint combing operations stating that paramilitary forces, ADGP (LO), zonal IsGP, range DIsGP must critically monitor the law and order situation to prevent untoward incident.
Manipur Police Control Room said in the unprecedented attack in Koutruk, Imphal West, alleged Kuki militants have deployed numerous RPGs using high-tech drones. While drone bombs have commonly been used in general warfares, this recent deployrment of drones to deploy explosives against security forces and the civilians marks a significant escalation.
It said the involvement of highly trained professionals, possibly with technical expertise and support, cannot be ruled out. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and the police are prepared to respond to any contingency that may arise.
Two persons including a woman died in the Koutruk incident while several others including two police personnel and a minor girl were injured.
The Kuki-Zo militants have set ablaze Meitei houses at Koutruk.
Police appeals to the general public to maintain restraint. Combing operations are ongoing to flush out any inimical elements.
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