Several militants killed in encounter with CRPF in Manipur’s Jiribam district
Multiple militants were killed in a fierce encounter with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Manipur’s Jiribam district on November 11, 2024. The clash occurred during a security operation targeting insurgent groups in the region.
According to reports, the joint operation involved CRPF and local security forces and was conducted based on intelligence reports about militant activities in the area. When the troops engaged with the militants, a violent exchange of fire ensued. Several insurgents were killed in the firefight, and their bodies, along with firearms, were recovered from the site.
Security officials confirmed that no CRPF personnel were injured in the operation, which took place in a remote part of Jiribam. Following the encounter, additional reinforcements were deployed to secure the area and prevent further militant activity.
The authorities have yet to release specific details about the militant group involved, but the operation is believed to have targeted insurgents linked to ongoing unrest in the region. The encounter is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the security forces to combat militant groups in the northeastern state, which has been a hotspot for insurgency for years.
Local authorities are maintaining high alert in the district, and security operations are expected to continue in the coming days.