Imphal, May 8: Tensions remain high in Manipur’s Kamjong district following a militant attack near the India-Myanmar border. In response, the Assam Rifles have initiated continuous patrols and search operations in sensitive areas to maintain peace and security.
Defense spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat reported heavy gunfire and explosions in the Z Choro and Namli areas early Thursday morning. Despite the challenging conditions, Assam Rifles personnel quickly reached the affected areas to ensure civilian safety and prevent further violence.
During the operation, multiple rescue teams were deployed. They secured ten homes affected by the violence and safely evacuated trapped villagers to secure locations. According to the spokesperson, 15 villagers, including women and children, were safely rescued and provided humanitarian assistance at the Aloyo Assam Rifles camp. A woman from Myanmar residing in Namli also received first aid and medical support.
Following the rescue efforts, the Assam Rifles launched a rapid sanitization campaign in the area to normalize the situation and prevent any future violence. During the search operation, security forces arrested an armed militant, confiscating an AK-47 rifle, magazine, and cartridges. The individual was later handed over to local police.
Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat emphasized that this incident underscores the Assam Rifles’ commitment to ensuring the safety and peace of civilians along the India-Myanmar border.
Manipur shares a 398-kilometer-long, unfenced international border with Myanmar, encompassing the districts of Churachandpur, Tengnoupal, Chandel, Kamjong, and Ukhrul.
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the violence in Kamjong district. In a social media post, he stated, “The violence in the border villages of Namli, Z Choro, and Wangli is extremely concerning and unacceptable.” He assured that he is closely monitoring the situation and has directed security forces to take all necessary measures to restore peace and prevent the spread of violence.
The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all citizens and promised strict action against the perpetrators.
According to police reports, armed militants linked to Kuki insurgent groups attacked villages in Kamjong district near the India-Myanmar border on Thursday. The assailants targeted the Tangkhul Naga-dominated villages of Namli, Wangli, and Choro, setting several homes ablaze, forcing villagers to flee into the forests for safety.
A police officer noted that these hill villages are located less than a kilometer from the India-Myanmar border. An elderly woman, Khin Htwe Yi, was injured while attempting to escape during the attack.
Immediately following the incident, security forces, including the Assam Rifles, arrived in the affected areas to control the situation.
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