Manipur: CM Biren Singh condemns drone bombings, says will fight back
Guwahati: Amid backlash from the Opposition for purportedly remaining silent on the recent alleged militant attacks, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday (September 3, 2024) condemned the drone bombings in the violence-hit state.
Terming the gruesome attacks as “acts of terrorism,” the Chief Minister said dropping bombs on the civilians and security forces using drones is a “cowardly act.”
In a post on social media platform X, Singh said, “Dropping of bombs on the civilian population and security forces by using drones is an act of terrorism, and I condemn such cowardly acts in the strongest terms.”
He stressed the Manipur government takes these “unprovoked assaults” with utmost seriousness and such acts of terrorism will be dealt with firmly.
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“Manipur state government takes such unprovoked assault with utmost seriousness and will take up necessary responses to fight such forms of terrorism upon the indigenous population,” he added.
Denouncing all forms of violence, Singh said the people of Manipur will stand together against hate, division and separatism.
“We denounce all forms of violence, and the people of Manipur shall unite together against hate, division and separatism,” Singh said.
On Sunday (September 1, 2024), suspected militants launched an attack at the Koutruk village in Imphal West district bordering Kangpokpi killing two people besides injuring 11 others, including security personnel.
On Monday, similar attacks took place at Senjam Chirang, an adjoining village of Koutruk. Koutruk is a Meitei inhabited village close to Kuki-Zomi dominated Kangpokpi district.
Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in Manipur Assembly, Okram Ibobi Singh, on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Singh to take strict action against those involved in the attacks.
