Security forces foil attempted weapon loot in Manipur's Thoubal district; 1 killed

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Manipur on July 4, as stated by an official announcement. As reported by ANI, the Spear Corps of the Indian Army reported that one individual involved in the attempted looting was killed, while several others sustained injuries during the incident. Spear Corps took to Twitter and said," An attempt to loot weapons from an India Reserve Battalion at Khangabok in Thoubal district of Manipur was successfully thwarted by Security Forces today.

One rioter was killed while a few others were injured during the failed attempt." According to the statement, the situation was brought under control by the deployment of additional units from the Assam Rifles and Rapid Action Force. The reinforcements successfully managed to address the roadblocks set up by a mob, thereby ensuring the restoration of normalcy. It noted, “Mob had laid roadblocks to prevent the movement of reinforcements.

However, additional columns of Assam Rifles and Rapid Action Force were able to induct and the situation was brought under control by synergised efforts of Security Forces." On Monday, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh presided over a meeting of the Combined Headquarters (CHQ) to deliberate on crucial security issues pertaining to the ongoing situation in the state. "Chaired a meeting of the Combined Headquarters (CHQ) in my office today to discuss important security matters related to the prevailing situation in Manipur. Certain key decisions have been taken to ensure that the violence is stopped immediately in the state, especially at the foothills along the valley," Manipur CM tweeted.