Sat Sep 07 10:00:31 UTC 2024: – Five people died in an exchange of gunfire between Kuki and Meitei groups in Jiribam district in Manipur
– One person was shot dead in his sleep, four armed persons were killed in subsequent exchange of fire
– Tension gripped the Imphal Valley region following high-tech attacks including rocket attacks and the use of drones as weapons
– Manipur government announced the closure of schools on September 7 due to unrest
– Security forces are on high alert in valley districts and border areas
– Markets and business establishments were shut down in Moirang town and Bishnupur district after the rocket attacks
– The use of drones as weapons was first noticed in Manipur on September 1, resulting in casualties in multiple incidents
Five Killed In Manipur Gunfire As Rocket Attacks And Drone Bombings Escalate Violence
Five Killed In Manipur Gunfire As Rocket Attacks And Drone Bombings Escalate Violence
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