Imphal: The Manipur government has retracted its earlier advisory, which warned of a potential infiltration by 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to attack Meiteis, stating that the information could not be verified on the ground.
Despite the withdrawal, security forces remain on high alert to safeguard citizens’ lives and property, according to a joint statement issued by Kuldiep Singh, Advisor (Security), and DGP Rajiv Singh on Wednesday.
“In response to concerns raised by various communities regarding reports of 900 trained Kuki militants infiltrating from Myanmar to attack Meiteis on September 28, it is clarified that the intelligence was cross-checked from different sources but could not be substantiated,” the statement read.
The public was also urged not to believe in rumours or unverified information.
In a separate statement, Ningthoujam Geoffrey, Secretary to the Chief Minister of Manipur, reassured the public that the likelihood of any such armed incursion was low, asking them not to worry.
This clarification followed the circulation of a “leaked” document on September 17, which claimed that “over 900 Kuki militants, newly trained in drone-based bomb attacks, projectiles, missiles, and jungle warfare, had entered Manipur from Myanmar.” The document alleged that these militants had formed units of 30, scattered across peripheral areas, and were planning coordinated attacks on Meitei villages around September 28.
During a press conference at the CM Secretariat on September 20, Singh acknowledged that security agencies, including the Assam Rifles, have been placed on high alert, particularly in hill districts bordering Myanmar, following the intelligence input.
