Northeast Desk, 18th January: On January 17, an aggressive mob targeted the 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion (3IRB) in Khangabok, Thoubal District. Security forces effectively repelled the mob, using the minimum necessary force. The situation escalated when the mob attempted to breach Thoubal Police Headquarters, prompting security forces to respond with legal force.
Amid the unrest, armed miscreants within the mob fired live rounds, resulting in three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel sustaining bullet injuries. The injured security forces, identified as Constable Gourav Kumar, ASI Sobram Singh, and ASI Ramji, have been evacuated to Raj Medicity for medical treatment.
Manipuri police confirmed the incident on their official X handle, stating, “Today (17.01.2024), an irate mob targeted the 3rd Indian Reserve Battalion (3IRB) in Khangabok, Thoubal District. Security forces repelled them using the minimum necessary force. Further, the mob attempted to breach Thoubal Police Headquarters, prompting the security forces to use legal force. Armed miscreants from among the mob fired with live rounds.”
In light of recent unrest in Moreh, where one IRB personnel lost their life, the state government has urgently requested air assets (helicopter) from the Ministry of Home Affairs for the next seven days. Commissioner Home T Ranjit Singh highlighted the continuous exchange of fire in Moreh, emphasizing the serious concern for the law and order situation.