Manipur: Search operation sparks mob attack at Assam Rifles camp

Manipur: Search operation sparks mob attack at Assam Rifles camp 

A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Senapati district of Manipur on Tuesday night after the paramilitary force conducted a search operation for suspected armed cadres of the NSCM (IM) based on intelligence inputs.

The violence broke out around 9:00pm at the camp located near Senapati town.

The mob hurled stones, vandalized the camp and set three vehicles of security personnel on fire.

Search operation conducted in Makuilongdi area

The Defense PRO said the search operation was carried out in Makuilongdi area, nearly two kilometers from a designated NSCN (IM) camp at Oklong.

The operation was launched on credible intelligence inputs regarding armed cadres moving outside their camps with weapons and uniforms, in apparent violation of ceasefire ground rules.

The NSCN(IM) has been in a ceasefire agreement with the Centre since 1997.

The reported violations have been formally communicated to the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG).