Violence Escalates in Manipur: Jiribam Gunfight Leaves 11 Militants Dead

Eleven suspected militants were killed in a firefight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district. The altercation, involving indiscriminate firing at a police station, resulted in two injured CRPF personnel and five missing civilians. Ethnic violence has persisted since last year, prompting prohibitory orders.

In a significant escalation of violence, eleven suspected militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday.

The clash at Jakurador Karong in Borobekra sub-division left two CRPF personnel injured, with one critically wounded, while the militants, clad in camouflage, launched an indiscriminate attack.

The aftermath prompted imposing prohibitory orders due to fears of further disturbances, as the region already reels from ethnic violence that has claimed over 200 lives since last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)