Manipur: CRPF Jawan Killed, 3 Wounded In Firing In Jiribam

A gunfight occurred in Manipur's Jiribam district on Sunday, leading to the death of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and injuries to another CRPF jawan and two state police commandos.

Armed miscreants and combined state and central security forces exchanged fire around 9:30 AM in Mongbung and Seijang villages.

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Ajay Kumar Jha, a 43-year-old CRPF driver from Bihar, was hit on the forehead and, despite being evacuated to Jiribam district hospital, was declared brought dead.

Another CRPF jawan sustained a bullet injury to his leg, while two Manipur commandos also received bullet injuries. All injured personnel are receiving treatment at Jiribam district hospital. The gunfight ended around 11:30 AM, reported Hindustan Times.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack, suspected to be carried out by Kuki militants, and extended condolences to the deceased soldier's family.

He said, "I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF personnel in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today. His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased soldier, while praying for the speedy recovery of the ones injured during the attack."