Houses torched in Sanjenlok, search ops carried out
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 04 2023:
Kuki militants carried out attack and burned several houses of Meetei community in Sanjenlok Meetei village under Sagolmang police station in Imphal East district on Monday evening around 6.The targeted village lies at the foothills about 6 km from Sagolmang police station.
Later, village volunteers along with district police were engaged in putting off the fire while commando team launched an operation to trace the arsonists.
However, no arrest was made and there was no injuries in the incident.
Personnel of 2/8 GR are responsible for protecting the villages in the surrounding areas.
A company of the GR battalion is stationed at Sagolmang Bazar.
Meanwhile, combined teams of security forces carried out search operations in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Churachandpur, Thoubal, Kakching, Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Monday and recovered one firearm and four explosives from Imphal East and Thoubal districts, a press note by the Police Control Room informed.
The press note further informed that a total of 131 nakas/checkpoints were installed in different districts in both the hill and valley areas and 1703 people detained for curfew violations.
Movement of 141 vehicles on NH-37 were ensured with security measures being taken up in vulnerable locations.
The Control Room reiterated its appeal to the public not to believe in rumours and be aware of false videos.
Any circulation of the same can be confirmed from the rumour free number - 9233522822.It further appealed to the people to return the looted deposit arms, ammunition and explosives to police or nearest security forces immediately.