1. Armed miscreants clashed with security personnel, ensnaring Manipur’s Additional SP (Ops).
2. The altercation erupted in Imphal East district, with gunfire erupting around 6:50 pm.
3. Tension escalated as the high-ranking police official’s security detail confronted armed assailants.
Imphal, Feb 28: In a tense altercation between armed miscreants and the security detail of a high-ranking police official, Manipur‘s Additional Superintendent of Police (Ops) for Imphal West found himself caught in the crossfire.
The unsettling incident unfolded within Imphal East district, with reports indicating the exchange of gunfire commenced around 6:50 pm local time.
Details surrounding the motive and identity of the assailants remain murky, casting a shadow of uncertainty over the encounter.
However, amidst the chaos, swift action was taken to ensure the safety of Additional SP (Ops) M Amit Singh.
He was successfully rescued from the fray and promptly transported to Raj Medicity in Imphal to receive urgent medical attention.
Reports emerging from the scene indicate that Singh’s security detail bore the brunt of the confrontation, with two of his escorts sustaining injuries in the line of duty.
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Khulembam Bikram Singh and Meitram Prasanta Singh, identified as the injured personnel, are currently undergoing medical treatment in a nearby medical facility.
Thankfully, no loss of life has been reported thus far, providing a glimmer of relief amid the tension that gripped the region during the altercation.
However, the circumstances surrounding the skirmish remain subject to ongoing investigation, as authorities work diligently to piece together the events leading up to the exchange of gunfire.
As the situation continues to evolve, updates are anticipated to shed light on the assailants’ motives and the factors contributing to the escalation of tensions in Imphal East.
Until then, the safe recovery of Additional SP (Ops) M Amit Singh serves as a beacon of hope amidst the uncertainty that pervades this developing narrative.
