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Ibobi points fingure on ‘government intelligence’ over attack to CM’s security

Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi said attacking chief minister’s advance security convoy to Jiribam along NH-37 indicates total failure of the intelligence of state government as he condemned the attack. Ibobi was talking to reporters at Manipur PCC office here. Instead of evacuating the people from red zone areas of Moreh, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi,…

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CM Biren’s advance security team ambushed ahead of Jiribam visit, one injured

Imphal:  Ahead of chief minister N.Biren Singh’s visit to violence ridden Jiribam district of Manipur a team of an advance security team was attacked by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday. One security personnel sustained injury. The chief minister has plan to visit Jiribam in connection with the prevailing situation in the district. Jiribam…

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Several houses, 2 police pickets, forest beat office burnt down in Jiribam, additional forces deployed

Imphal: In the ensuing disturbances, which broke out following the murder of one Soibam Sarat Singh, 65, at Jiribam, several houses belonging to both Meitei and Kuki communities were burnt by unknown miscreants in Jiribam district. Further, two police pickets and Borobekra Forest Beat office were also burnt down by suspected Kuki armed miscreants. Additional Security…

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Protect people at their respective village instead of shifting for safety: MP Bimol

Imphal: “People should not be shifted from their residences for safety, they should be provided adequate securities at their respective homes for their protection from violent attacks, said newly elected MP Bimol Akoijam on Saturday. The shifting of people away from their villages in crisis would create division. It is unconstitutional, Bimol said. The MP…

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