Three CRPF Personnel Injured in IED Blast in Manipur
An IED blast in Imphal, Manipur, injured three CRPF personnel, while violence in the region has led to additional casualties.
Imphal, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : An improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in Imphal West district of Manipur has left three personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) seriously injured. The incident occurred late Sunday night near the Singjamei police station, specifically at Kakwa Landai Bang Lampak.
The injured CRPF members have been identified as C. Poonambalam (58), Ramesh Kumar (57), and Pabitra Kumar Jena (56). They were promptly taken to a hospital in Imphal for treatment.
The exact cause and circumstances surrounding the blast remain unclear. Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Lhari Dorji Lhatu reported that authorities are pursuing leads related to the incident, expressing confidence that those responsible will face legal action.
In a separate incident on Monday, three individuals lost their lives, and several others were injured in Imphal East district. Reports indicate that a group of around 14 villagers in Khongbal Tangkhul, under the Sagolamang police station in Kangpokpi district, came under fire from suspected armed militants. Tragically, three villagers from the Meitei community were killed, while four others sustained injuries. The injured have since been relocated to safer areas for medical care.
Authorities, including the Manipur police, CRPF, Border Security Force (BSF), Army, Assam Rifles, and other security agencies, are actively working to maintain law and order, prevent further violence, and ensure public safety. The police have vowed to take stringent action against all parties involved in these incidents. They have also called on all community members to cooperate with security forces and the administration to uphold peace and prevent further unrest.
