Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s security convoy fell under ambush in Kangpokpi district, as suspected Kuki militants targeted them while en route to Jiribam district via NH-37. The incident, occurring near K. Sinam village, left two individuals wounded, including a civilian, during the exchange of fire.
Fortunately, the Chief Minister was not present during the attack, as he was scheduled to visit Jiribam on subsequent days.
Among those injured, a police officer and a civilian were injured. While the police personnel is reported to be out of danger, Moirangthem Ajesh, alias Bobo, age 28, hailing from Thanga Ngaram, sustained critical injuries.
Ajesh is currently receiving treatment at Shija Hospitals and Research Institute, where doctors plan to remove a bullet from his chest. Despite the severity of his condition, he remains stable and conscious.
Following the ambush, the security team promptly responded, engaging in a gunfire exchange with the assailants in the vicinity.
Expressing strong condemnation upon his return from Delhi, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh emphasized that his government closely monitored incidents like those in Jiribam and other regions, with hopes that militant groups would halt such violent acts. Singh also highlighted the restraint exercised by state police forces in such situations.
Singh clarified that the attack targeted the Chief Minister’s office in Manipur, denouncing it as a reprehensible act against the state’s leadership. He called for a unified stance against such violence, emphasizing the need for government action.
The Chief Minister’s intended visit to Jiribam aimed to address the escalating violence and work towards restoring peace in the district, he added.
