Manipur: 7 Columns Re-Deployed In Sugnu-Serou Area After Exchange Of Fire Between Security Forces, Insurgents

According to Army, inputs indicated casualties among insurgents, hence, it is being verified on the ground.

Security Forces Conduct Search Operations In Sugnu-Serou Of Manipur

Source : ANI

New Delhi: Security forces conducted search operations in Sugnu-Serou of Manipur after firing broke out between security forces and a group of insurgents on the intervening night of June 5-6, army officials said, as reported by the news agency ANI.

According to Army, inputs indicated casualties among insurgents, hence, it is being verified on the ground.

"Inputs indicate casualties to insurgents. This is being verified on the ground. During preliminary search-two AK series rifles, one 51mm mortar, two carbines, ammunition & warlike stores were recovered from the general area. Operations to sanitise the area is in progress," as per Indian Army.

Security forces are conducting search operations in Sugnu-Serou of Manipur after an exchange of fire with insurgents last night, says Indian Army.

"Inputs indicate casualties to insurgents. This is being verified on the ground. During preliminary search-two AK series rifles, one… pic.twitter.com/CBIMs3GaFy

— ANI (@ANI) June 6, 2023

Notably, a soldier of the Border Security Force was killed while two Assam Rifles personnel were injured after sustaining gunshot wounds after an exchange of fire with insurgents.

Army further stated, "Additional seven columns (5 of Assam Rifles & 2 of BSF) were re-deployed in the area to beef up ongoing area domination operations, ambushes & measures to prevent arson/ violence in past 48 hours. Operations are a result of extensive area domination by Security Forces in Sugnu/Serou."

BSF jawan Ct/GD Ranjit Yadav, who sustained bullet injury was evacuated to Jivan Hospital, Kakching where he was declared dead. The injured Assam Rifles personnel have been air evacuated to Mantripukhri, officials said.

"Extensive area domination operations by Assam Rifles, BSF, and Police undertaken in areas of Sugnu/Serou in Manipur. Intermittent firing between Security Forces and a group of insurgents took place throughout the night of June 5-6, Security Forces effectively retaliated to the fire," they added, as quoted by ANI.

Following the recent crisis in Manipur, the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces), and police started their extensive area domination operations. The search operation is underway. The Army, Assam Rifles, police, and CAPFs commenced Area Domination Operations in the hills and valley area across Manipur on Saturday, said Army officials.

Manipur witnessed violence on May 3 during a rally organized by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest the demand for the inclusion of Meitei/Meetei in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. The march was organised in protest against the demand for inclusion of the State's Meitei community in the ST category, following an April 19 Manipur High Court directive.

Following the directions during the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Manipur Security Forces have once again appealed to all those in possession of snatched weapons to surrender the same at the earliest for ensuring peace and stability in Manipur. Security Forces also warned that failure to surrender these weapons would make all such people liable for strict legal action.

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