Kuki militant infiltration report not substantiated: Manipur Police

Guwahati: Manipur police on Wednesday claimed reports of 900 trained Kuki militants infiltrating from Myanmar were not substantiated.

A joint statement from the state's Director General of Police and Advisor clarified that intelligence inputs were verified but found unsubstantiated.

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The statement signed by Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Singh, "In view of the recent reactions from different communities regarding input of infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to carry out attacks on Meiteis on September 28, it is clarified that the input was verified from different quarters, but it could not be substantiated on the ground."

However, it was reported that the security forces were asked to remain on high alert to protect citizens and properties.

The Chief Minister's office also reassured the public, stating that the possibility of armed groups' misadventure is remote.

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Tribal organizations had earlier alerted people to avoid travelling outside Kuki-Zo-dominated areas from September 26-29, anticipating potential attacks.

Kuldiep Singh earlier on September 20 told the media that approximately 900 well-trained Kuki militants from Myanmar entered Manipur.