JIRIBAM : The Manipur Police, alongside Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) units, is intensifying security measures following a violent attack on security personnel in Jiribam on July 14. The incident occurred around 9:00 am during routine security operations in response to a previous night’s firing incident at Mongbung village.

A team comprising Manipur Police and CRPF personnel was conducting checks on security deployments and area domination when they came under heavy fire from suspected armed Kuki militants at multiple locations. The militants used sophisticated weapons, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire that lasted for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Tragically, the exchange resulted in the martyrdom of CRPF driver Ajoy Kumar Jha (43), a resident of Maghupur, Madhubani Bihar. Additionally, two members of the Manipur Police, Sub-Inspector K. Romendro and Rifleman Robindro, sustained splinter injuries. They were promptly evacuated to Jiribam Hospital where they received medical treatment and are reported to be out of danger.

 In response to the attack, senior officials swiftly dispatched reinforcements to the site to bolster security operations. Currently, combing operations are underway to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for the violent assault.

The Manipur Police Department has maintained a vigilant stance, continuously monitoring the situation. Senior officers are present in the district to oversee security arrangements and coordinate ongoing efforts to secure the area and bring the situation under control.

 Attacking the Centre after a CRPF jawan was killed in Manipur, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said the state has completely fallen apart and asked when will the central government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “wake up from their sleep”.        

 In a post in Hindi on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, “The news of the martyrdom of a soldier in the attack on a CRPF convoy in Manipur is extremely saddening. May God grant peace to the departed soul. Deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”

“The violence that started on May 3 last year continues till today. A state has completely fallen apart. After all, when will the central government and the Prime Minister wake up from their sleep?” she said.

 A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed in a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday morning, police said.  A policeman also suffered injuries and he has been admitted to a hospital, they said.       The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar.

He suffered bullet injuries in the head and was declared dead in hospital. The injured policeman is undergoing treatment and he is out of danger, a police officer said.