Imphal: A suspected drone bombing attack was carried out on the Manipur Rifle camp located at Kangchup Foothill in Imphal West late on January 14.
The incident, which occurred around 9:30 PM, reportedly involved armed militants allegedly using a drone to drop an explosive device near the camp’s gate. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported.
According to reliable sources, the bomb, suspected to have been deployed by Kuki militants, exploded near the 5th Manipur Rifle (MR) Camp gate. The blast caused alarm but resulted in no damage or harm to personnel.
In the aftermath of the incident, security forces were quickly reinforced in the area to ensure the situation remained under control and to prevent any further escalation. The authorities are currently investigating the incident to confirm the perpetrators and the methods used in the attack.
The use of drones in such attacks marks a concerning development in the region’s security challenges. This is a developing story, and further details are awaited as investigations progress.