Manipur: Mob attacks Assam Rifles camp, torches vehicles

Guwahati: A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Manipur's Senapati town, throwing stones and engaging in arson and vandalism in an apparent attempt to obstruct a security operation against armed militants. One light vehicle was set ablaze, while two trucks were overturned and damaged. A civilian car was also reportedly torched on Tuesday evening. This is the third such attack on Assam Rifles in the last ten days.

A defence spokesman said that based on Intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed cadres in the Makuilongdi areas, approximately 2 km west of the designated NSCN(IM) camp at Oklong, an area domination patrol and search operation was launched by the Assam Rifles. Intelligence reports and social media posts indicated the presence of armed cadres moving outside designated camps, carrying weapons and wearing uniforms, in apparent violation of established Ceasefire Ground Rules, he said. The Senapati Police and the CRPF were immediately deployed to assist in restoring law and order. Through the coordinated efforts of the security forces, Manipur Police and CRPF personnel, the situation was brought under control, and the crowd was fully dispersed by midnight of Tuesday-Wednesday.

The situation in Senapati is presently peaceful and under control. No injuries or casualties were sustained.