Imphal : In the wake of suspected militant attacks, displaced residents of Manipur are appealing for government intervention and security measures to return to their homes. Following the violent incidents, many fled their homes and sought refuge in temporary shelters.

A woman who escaped while her house was being set ablaze by suspected militants recounted, “We are staying here in this school. Everyone is helpful, but we want to return to our homes. Be it good or bad, we want to return.”

The violence erupted on the night of June 7 in Manipur’s Jiribam district, where suspected militants burned down houses, police outposts, and forest beats. Key establishments, including the Jirimuk Police Outpost, Jiri Mukh Forest Beat, and Chotobekra Police Check Post, were targeted, along with homes in Lamtaikhunou, Loukoipung, Narayanpur, and Bungtangkhal.

As the situation escalated, additional state forces were promptly airlifted from Imphal to Jiribam on Saturday morning. Residents, who once considered the district peaceful, condemned the violence and stressed the urgent need for enhanced security in vulnerable areas to prevent further attacks.

The displaced individuals’ call for a return to normalcy highlights the dire need for immediate government action and the deployment of security forces to restore safety and stability in the affected regions.