Imphal, Jan 2: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh responded to the recent attack on police personnel in Manipur’s Moreh, expressing concern over leaked terrorist group videos. During a visit to the injured security forces at RIMS, he shared heartfelt thoughts for the victims and their families, pledging commitment to justice and decisive actions against those destabilizing Manipur.

Addressing reporters, Singh affirmed the state’s resolve to counter threats, collaborating with Central and State forces. He disclosed an ongoing search operation with reinforcements sent to the affected area, suspecting foreign involvement from Myanmar.

“It is our commitment to the people of the state that we will not succumb to this kind of threat and pressure…,” he said.

#WATCH | On attack on police personnel in Manipur’s Moreh, CM N Biren Singh says “…Even we have seen some of the videos leaked from the terrorist groups…We are working with the Central and State forces. We are countering them and a search operation is going on. Reinforcement… pic.twitter.com/3oSZTRwpNk

— ANI (@ANI) January 2, 2024

His statement comes a day after Manipur witnessed a surge in violence, resulting in the death of four individuals and injuries to several others. The tumultuous incident unfolded in Thoubal district, where an unidentified group of men, reportedly armed with automatic weapons, allegedly engaged in extortion. In response, locals, fueled by anger, set fire to the assailants’ vehicles. The escalation of tensions prompted the reimposition of curfew in the state’s five valley districts.

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