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Unidentified Gunmen Injure Two Soldiers in Imphal, Manipur

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Unidentified Gunmen Injure Two Soldiers in Imphal, Manipur
IMPHAL: Two soldiers sustained minor injuries when they were attacked by unidentified gunmen in North Boljang, Imphal West district, Manipur. The incident occurred at approximately 5 am on Thursday. During the initial search operation, the security forces discovered an INSAS light machine gun.

Authorities have taken control of the situation, and combing operations are currently underway to apprehend the gunmen responsible for the attack. Additional Army units have been deployed, and search operations are ongoing to ensure the safety of the area.

In a separate incident, gunshots from automatic small arms were heard near Urangpat, north of YKPI in Imphal East district, at around 5:45 pm on Wednesday. There were also reports of unprovoked firing from unidentified gunmen in the direction of Harothel at approximately 5:30 pm. The situation was brought under control by 7:30 pm, according to sources.

Furthermore, on Wednesday, women activists blocked multiple sections of the Sawonbung-YKPI road. The reasons behind their protest remain undisclosed.

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