Mail News Service
Imphal, Jan 21: Based on reliable reports about intentions of insurgent groups based in Myanmar to infiltrate into India to carry out Improvised Explosive Device attacks against the Security Forces and the local population, troops of the Red Shield Division launched an extensive operation on 21 Jan 13 in the border area of Churachandpur District. At about 3 AM in the morning, a group of UNLF/PLA group attempted to infiltrate into Manipur across the International Border. The group was intercepted by the Security Forces and in a fierce firefight, the soldiers of Red Shield Division shot dead four militants. Two AK-47 Rifles, two Pistols and large quantity of arms, ammunition and other stores were recovered from the site. Incriminating documents found amongst the personal belongings revealed a dastardly plan to carry out extensive Improvised Explosive Device blasts in the area of Imphal, Bishenpur and Churachandpur in the days preceding the Republic Day Celebrations.
The nefarious intentions of the groups to spread mayhem and bloodshed in the state of Manipur stands exposed. Major General K K Sinha, Sena Medal, General Officer Commanding, Red Shield Division and Brigadier Advitya Madan, Commander Churachandpur visited the encounter site to meet the Commanding Officer Colonel Vineet Sharma and his team of gallant officers and men who under took these operations. He also took hold of situation on ground to further strengthen the security apparatus in the Districts. The operation is an excellent example of the professionalism and dedication of the Red Shield Division and goes to prove that the Indian Army is committed to effectively neutralise all threats to the nation and restore peace and normalcy in the state of Manipur said a PIB(DW ) press hand out issued today.
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