Manipur violence: 2 cops killed, 3 BSF personnel injured in separate incidents

Two Manipur police commandos were killed and six others injured in the Moreh area on January 17 after fresh violence broke out in the state. In a statement on X, Manipur Police said armed militants mounted an attack on the police team which resulted in the deaths of two.

"In the incident, one personnel of 6th Manipur Rifles namely Wangkhem Somorjit Meetei S/O (L) W. Chaoton Singh of Malom Tulihal Mayai Leikai (R/No.- 0620211015) was martyred in the line of duty," said Manipur Police.

In a separate incident in the Thoubal district, three personnel of the Border Security Force sustained bullet injuries and were sent for treatment.

"The mob attempted to breach Thoubal Police Headquarters, prompting the security forces to use legal force. Armed miscreants from among the mob fired with live rounds. As a result, 03 (three) personnel from BSF sustained bullet injuries," said Manipur Police.