Manipur: Tensions Escalate amid Militant Battle as Six Remain Missing

Rescue operations in Manipur intensify as police search for six missing persons following a militant attack on Borobekra police station. The attack left 10 militants dead and sparked social media controversies over captured images. Ethnic tensions continue to flare, displacing many and claiming lives.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Imphal | Updated: 12-11-2024 18:32 IST | Created: 12-11-2024 18:32 IST
Manipur: Tensions Escalate amid Militant Battle as Six Remain Missing
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Rescue operations in Manipur's Jiribam district are ongoing as authorities scramble to locate six missing individuals after suspected militants launched an attack on Borobekra police station.

Following the assault, which saw the use of sophisticated weaponry, security forces retaliated, leaving 10 militants dead. However, conflicting reports put the death toll at 11.

This latest incident underscores the escalating ethnic violence between Imphal Valley-based Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups, which has claimed over 200 lives and displaced thousands since last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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