Sun Sep 08 00:23:22 UTC 2024: – Violence has escalated in Manipur with six people killed in fresh clashes
– Extremists are using new forms of attacks like drones and rocket attacks on the homes of top leaders in the capital Imphal
– Army has deployed additional drones to counter the attacks
– A man was killed near the district headquarters of Jiribam
– Former CM Mayrambam Koransingh’s house was attacked with rockets in Bishnupur district
– Security forces destroyed three banks in Churachandpur district where extremists were hiding
– Army is conducting operations in troubled areas using helicopters
– Foreign involvement is suspected in the escalating violence, with extremists using drones and rockets
– The situation is tense in Manipur with residents feeling unsafe
– Congress leaders have questioned why President’s rule has not been imposed despite the deteriorating situation
– Chief Minister Birbeng Singh is being blamed for the worsening security situation in the state.