Imphal | September 1: In an attack in Koutruk region of Imphal West, a 31-year-old man died after a drone bombing attack and several others were injured in this incident. According to the Manipur Police, the attack was carried by alleged Kuki militants today, on September 1.
The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old Ngangbam Surbala who succumbed to bullet injuries sustained in the attack.
In this attack, his 8-year-old daughter got injured while two police personnel and three civilian also sustained injuries.
According to the authorities of the Manipur Police, these drone bombs have commonly been used in general warfares and this recent deployment of drones to deploy explosives against security forces and the civilians marks a significant escalation.
The police officials have suspected the involvement of highly trained professionals, possibly with technical expertise and support.
Manipur Police appealed the general public to maintain peace however they also hinted out at the escalation of the situation against the appeal.
Taking it to a social media post on X, Manipur Police wrote, “In an unprecedented attack in Koutruk, Imphal West, alleged Kuki militants have deployed numerous RPGs using high-tech drones. While drone bombs have commonly been used in general warfares, this recent deployment of drones to deploy explosives against security forces and the civilians marks a significant escalation. The involvement of highly trained professionals, possibly with technical expertise and support, cannot be ruled out. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and the police are prepared to respond to any contingency that may arise. Further, 01 (one) civilian identified as Ngangbam Surbala (31 yrs) succumbed to bullet injuries sustained in the attack, while her 8 years old daughter was injured on her arm. Also 02 (two) police personnel and 03 (three) civilian sustained injuries in the ongoing incident. Police appeals to the general public to maintain restraint. Combing operations are ongoing to flush out any inimical elements.”
However, the search and rescue operation is still continued in the area. This comes in the wake of the tension between the two communities of the state, one the majority Meiti and other Kuki community.
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