Manipur CM denounces back-to-back terror attacks in Imphal West district

Strongly denouncing the back-to-back terror attacks which killed two persons and left several injured in Imphal West district, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sep 3 called it an “act of terrorism” and condemned “such cowardly acts in the strongest terms”.

“We denounce all forms of violence, and the people of Manipur shall unite together against hate, division, and separatism,” Singh wrote on X.

“Dropping of bombs on civilian population and security forces by using drones is an act of terrorism and I condemn such cowardly acts in the strongest terms,” he added.

Manipur state government takes such unprovoked assault with utmost seriousness and will take up necessary responses to fight such forms of terrorism upon the indigenous population, Singh said.

Singh’s remarks come after two persons including a woman were killed and several others were injured on Sep 1 when armed Kuki groups attacked the Koutruk using drones.

One of the worst affected areas in the ongoing conflict, Koutruk is a Meitei village located in Imphal West district, close to the border with Kuki-Zomi majority Kangpokpi district.

The village has reported recurring incidents of gunfire.

Three civilians were injured in a similar bomb attack using drones at Senjam Chirang Maning Leikai in Imphal West district on Sep 2.

Manipur CM has said that the terror case would be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The recent incidents of violence come amid escalating tension in Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities.