Moreh, Manipur – Fresh clashes broke out in Moreh, a town in violence-hit Manipur on Wednesday. Armed miscreants attacked IRB personnel near Ema Kondong Lairembi Devi Mandir, resulting in the death of one CDO personnel and injury to another. Sources revealed that around 4 am, the miscreants ambushed the India Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel using rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and live rounds from the hilltop of Chikim Village.
The Manipur police confirmed the incident on its official handle, stating that armed militants orchestrated a violent attack in Moreh, Tengnoupal district, resulting in the martyrdom of one 6th Manipur Rifles personnel and injuries to three police personnel. The Assam Rifles, located just 20 meters from the IRB post, covered the region with bulletproof vehicles and retaliated against the attackers.
In a subsequent attack, the armed miscreants targeted security forces at SBI Bank Building Dekhunai Resort around 5:10 am, where the Superintendent of Special Commando sought shelter. Rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) were used from Moreh Ward No. 7 Canan Veng during this ambush, resulting in an IRB personnel getting injured.
Heavy crossfire continues at the Indo-Myanmar border town Moreh between armed miscreants and a combined team of security forces, including the Assam Rifles, Gorkha Regiment, Border Security Force (BSF), Special Commando, Moreh Commando, 5th and 6th IRB, and 8 Manipur Rifles. The region remains tense as the security forces work to secure the area and restore peace. The local authorities are urging residents to remain cautious and stay indoors for their safety.