Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:03am on 08 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Suspected insurgents launched a coordinated attack on police outposts and homes in Manipur's Jiribam district, near the Assam border. The attack began around 12:30 am, with insurgents arriving in boats and targeting outposts in Chotobekra, Lamtai Khunou, and Modhupur. The Chotobekra outpost was burned down, and homes were set on fire. The attackers took advantage of the darkness, catching police off guard. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the region, with National Highway-37 passing through the district. The identity and motives of the insurgents are not yet clear.
