Militants attack in Imphal repelled by smoke bombs: Security forces

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Militants attack in Imphal repelled by smoke bombs: Security forces

Imphal: Panic erupted in Leitanpokpi village in Manipur’s Imphal East on Wednesday night when militants allegedly resorted to unprovoked firing.
Security forces comprising a joint team of Border Security Forces (BSF) and Assam Rifles (AR) retaliated swiftly and repulsed the attack with smoke bombs and bullets.
According to reports, the militants took advantage of their high ground at Chingyang Mathak, Gangpiyang, Sadu Longa Koireng, Tusam and Tengkonphai to rain bullets on the village around 7 pm.
Terrified villagers fled their homes fearing for their lives.

A villager revealed that they informed the Commanding Officers of both BSF and AR stationed at the inter-district buffer zone of Imphal East and Kangpokpi about the sudden attack.

An investigation to trace the motive behind the attack has been initiated.

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