1. NIA files charge sheet against 24 individuals, including 5 foreigners, in Assam human trafficking case.
2. The case targets international syndicates trafficking Bangladeshis and Rohingyas into India using forged documents.
3. Efforts reflect NIA’s commitment to combat human trafficking and transnational crime in Assam.
Imphal, Feb 07: Fresh violence erupted in Imphal East, Manipur, on February 7 following an attack by armed miscreants at Itham Moirang Purel village.
This incident comes in the wake of a similar attack the previous day in Tumukhong village, also in Imphal East district.
The armed assailants, equipped with sophisticated weapons, launched an assault on Itham Moirang Purel village at around 3:10 am.
Their target reportedly included village defense volunteers and security forces. Security personnel retaliated, resulting in an exchange of gunfire. Fortunately, there were no casualties reported from the incident.
Sources indicate that the armed group descended from the hills of Molham Kuki Village toward a sand mining area situated between Nongdam Tangkhul and Tumukhong Meetei villages during the attack on February 6.
The attackers indiscriminately fired at individuals involved in mining operations, endangering the lives of innocent sand miners.
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The consecutive attacks have instilled fear and tension in the region, raising concerns about the security situation in the Imphal East district. The motives behind these attacks and the identities of the perpetrators remain unclear, prompting authorities to launch investigations into the incidents.
Residents are living in a state of apprehension, fearing further outbreaks of violence and reprisal attacks. The incidents have underscored the need for enhanced security measures and vigilance to prevent further escalation of tensions in the area.
Authorities are urged to take swift and decisive action to apprehend the perpetrators and restore peace and order in the affected communities.
Additionally, efforts should be made to address the underlying issues fueling such acts of violence to prevent future occurrences and ensure the safety and security of residents in Manipur.
