Drone attacks in Imphal West: CM Biren Singh says Manipur ‘will fight such forms of terrorism’

"Dropping of bombs on civilian population and security forces by using drones is an act of terrorism," Biren Singh said

Imphal: Police at a hospital after suspected Kuki militants attacked Koutruk villagers, in Imphal. Two people were killed and nine others were injured in the attack. (PTI Photo)

Day after drone attacks for two consecutive days in Imphal West district left two dead and several injured, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Tuesday called it an “act of terrorism” and condemned “such cowardly acts in the strongest terms”.

“Dropping of bombs on civilian population and security forces by using drones is an act of terrorism and I condemn such cowardly acts in the strongest terms. Manipur state government takes such unprovoked assault with utmost seriousness and will take up necessary response to fight such forms of terrorism upon the indigenous population,” he wrote on the social media platform.

“We denounce all forms of violence, and the people of Manipur shall unite together against hate, division and separatism,” Singh asserted.

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Singh’s comments come after two persons including a woman were killed and several others were injured on Sunday when armed Kuki groups attacked the Koutruk area using drones.

Koutruk is a Meitei village located in Imphal West district, close to the border with Kuki-Zomi majority Kangpokpi district. According to a report in The Indian Express, it has been one of the worst affected areas in the ongoing conflict, reporting recurring incidents of gunfire.

On Monday, three civilians were injured in a similar bomb attack using drones at Senjam Chirang Maning Leikai in Imphal West district.

Speaking to The Indian Express, the Manipur CM ensured that the case would be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

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The recent incidents violence come amid ensuing tension in Manipur between the Meitei and Kuki-Zomi communities.

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