This is an archive article published on January 24, 2024
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Assam Rifles jawan fires at six colleagues before shooting himself dead in Manipur
Force emphasises the development is not an outcome of ongoing ethnic conflict in the state
On Wednesday morning, the personnel picked up a weapon and fired at his colleagues resulting in injuries to six personnel. After this, he used the same weapon to shoot himself, and killed himself. (Representational photo)
An Assam Rifles jawan posted in Manipur near the Indo-Myanmar border allegedly fired at his colleagues before shooting himself dead. Following the incident, the Assam Rifles categorically emphasised that it is not an outcome of the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.
According to sources, the incident took place on Wednesday morning after the personnel had returned from his home in Churachandpur after leave. It took place in an Assam Rifles battalion in South Manipur near the Indo-Myanmar.
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On Wednesday morning, the personnel picked up a weapon and allegedly fired at his colleagues, injuring six. He then used the same weapon to shoot himself.
The injured personnel have been evacuated to a military hospital and are reportedly stable.
A statement from the PRO of the IG Assam Rifles (South) said that all the injured are non-Manipuri.
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“In light of the ongoing ethnic strife in Manipur, it is important to share the details of the incident transparently to dispel any potential rumours and avoid any speculation. This unfortunate incident should not be correlated with the ongoing conflict, given the fact that none of the injured are from Manipur,” it said.
It added: “All Assam Rifles battalions have mixed class composition, including those belonging to various communities from Manipur. All personnel have been staying and operating together despite polarisation of society to maintain peace and stability in Manipur.”
On Wednesday morning, the personnel picked up a weapon and fired at his colleagues resulting in injuries to six personnel. After this, he used the same weapon to shoot himself, and killed himself. (Representational photo)
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