Violence in Manipur is not taking the name of stopping. An exchange of fire between unidentified gunmen and Assam Rifles personnel was reported at North Bolzang in Imphal West district at around 5 am on Thursday. Army’s statement regarding the current violence has come to the fore. In which it was told that two soldiers suffered minor injuries in the firing. The condition of both the soldiers is stable. An INSAS Light Machine Gun was recovered in the search operation.

Situation under control in the area and a search operation is on to nab the gunmen.

There was firing on Wednesday as well

According to the sources, around quarter to six in the Imphal In East district, sounds of automatic small arms firing were heard near Urangpat, north of YKPI. There were also reports of unprovoked firing by unidentified gunmen towards Harothel around 5.30 pm on Wednesday. However, the situation was brought under control in the area around 7.30 pm. Women protesters blocked the Sawonbaung-YKPI road at several places.

Manipur | Two soldiers sustained minor injuries after armed miscreants resorted to unprovoked firing in N Boljang, Imphal West Distt in the morning hours of June 22. Both the soldiers are stable. One INSAS light machine gun was recovered during the initial search: Spear Corps,… pic.twitter.com/PE44pKPbFf

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023 Home Minister Amit Shah called an all-party meeting regarding Manipur

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said violence affected To discuss the situation in Manipur An all-party meeting has been called in New Delhi on June. Home Ministry spokesperson tweeted, Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the situation in Manipur An all-party meeting has been called in New Delhi at 3 pm on June.

so far in violence 112 People have died

It is notable that the demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status by the Meitei community Violent clashes broke out in Manipur after a tribal solidarity march was organized in the hill districts on May 3 to protest against Nearly people have lost their lives in the violence so far. is and 3, have been injured. Amit ShahManipurManipur violencePublished Date

Thu, Jun 22, 2023, 1: 08 PM IST