North East
Killed Police Officer Anand (Pic credit: Ukhrul Times)
A police officer lost his life in Moreh, Manipur, on Tuesday (31 October) when he was shot by suspected militants. The tragic incident occurred as Moreh Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Chingtham Anand was inspecting a newly constructed helipad at the Eastern ground in the border town.
The SDPO was swiftly transported to a primary health center in Moreh, but sadly, he succumbed to his injuries. In response, the police have launched an operation to apprehend the militants behind the attack, Hindustan Times reported.
Manipur's Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, expressed his deep sorrow at the "cold-blooded killing" of Anand. He emphasised Anand's dedication to serving and protecting the people and vowed to ensure that the perpetrators face justice.
This incident follows recent demands from civil society organisations, particularly those based in Moreh, for the removal of state forces from the border town.
Manipur has been grappling with widespread violence since clashes erupted on 3 May in Churachandpur town. The clashes stemmed from protests against a proposed modification to the state's reservation matrix, which would grant scheduled tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community. The violence subsequently spread throughout the state, where deep-seated ethnic tensions exist.
Since then, the state has witnessed at least 175 casualties and the displacement of over 50,000 people. Numerous homes have been looted and burned, businesses have suffered losses, education has been disrupted, places of worship have been reduced to ashes, and the state has endured a prolonged period without internet access.
Reports indicate that mobs have plundered 5669 firearms and around 5 lakh rounds of ammunition from police stations and armories, with only approximately 1,300 of these items recovered by the first week of October.
Support Swarajya's 50 Ground Reports Project & Sponsor A Story
Every general election Swarajya does a 50 ground reports project.
Aimed only at serious readers and those who appreciate the nuances of political undercurrents, the project provides a sense of India's electoral landscape. As you know, these reports are produced after considerable investment of travel, time and effort on the ground.
This time too we've kicked off the project in style and have covered over 30 constituencies already. If you're someone who appreciates such work and have enjoyed our coverage please consider sponsoring a ground report for just Rs 2999 to Rs 19,999 - it goes a long way in helping us produce more quality reportage.
You can also back this project by becoming a subscriber for as little as Rs 999 - so do click on this links and choose a plan that suits you and back us.
Click below to contribute.
Latest