Imphal: Manipur‘s Serou district witnessed a tragic incident on the night of June 5-6, as a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan reportedly lost his life while two personnel from the Assam Rifles sustained gunshot injuries during an encounter with a group of insurgents.
The injured Assam Rifles personnel were immediately air-lifted to Mantriphukhri for urgent medical attention.
The Spear Corps of the Indian Army released a statement confirming the incident, stating, “One BSF jawan succumbed to fatal injuries, while two Assam Rifles personnel sustained gunshot wounds (GSW) in the general area of Serou.”
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Extensive area domination operations were swiftly initiated by the Assam Rifles, BSF, and local police in the Sugnu/Serou areas of Manipur.
Throughout the night of June 5-6, intermittent firing between security forces and the group of insurgents took place.
However, the security forces effectively retaliated to the gunfire.
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Expressing their condolences, the BSF took to Twitter to mourn the loss of their jawan. They honoured the sacrifice of Ct/GD Ranjit Yadav, 163 Bn BSF, who displayed conspicuous bravery, dedication, and devotion to duty during the exchange of fire. The incident occurred when suspected Kuki miscreants resorted to an indiscriminate and heavy volume of firing towards BSF troops deployed at Serou Practical High School in PS Sugnu, District Kakching, Manipur.
In response to the recent crisis in Manipur, the Indian Army, along with Assam Rifles, CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces), and the police, launched extensive area domination operations. These operations commenced with the aim of restoring peace and stability in the region.
Since their initiation, the joint operations have yielded significant results. Authorities have recovered a total of 40 weapons, primarily automatic firearms, as well as mortars, ammunition, and other warlike stores.
The operations were conducted under the vigilant surveillance of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Quadcopters.