11 Kuki Militants Killed In Encounter With Security Forces In Manipur's Jiribam, Gunfight Underway

Jiribam: A fierce gun battle broke out  on Monday between CRPF personnel and suspected militants from Suspension of Operations (SOO) groups in Manipur 's Jiribam district, resulting in martyrdom of one CRPF soldier. Sources reported that at least 11 militants were killed during clash, although exact number of casualties on militant side remains unconfirmed.

militants, identified as Kuki insurgents, h attacked Borobekra Police Station (PS), where both state and central forces were stationed. 

CRPF retaliated, gunning down 11 Kuki militants, according to sources. confrontation occurred in early hours of day and escalated rapidly.

Two CRPF personnel also sustained injuries during heavy exchange of fire that happened at Jakuror Karong in Borobekra sub-division, as per official.

Heavily armed militants torched several shops at Jakuror Karong, besides attacking some houses and a nearby CRPF camp, following which gunfight broke out.

Five civilians were still missing, officials said, ding that it was t clear wher y were kidnapped by retreating militants or were in hiding after attack began.

bodies of those killed were brought to Borobekra police station.

condition of one of two injured CRPF personnel was stated to be serious. 

(This is a breaking story and furr details are awaited.)