Manipur CM Biren calls drone attacks on civilian population an act of terrorism

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemns drone bomb attacks in Manipur, vows firm response against terrorism targeting civilians.

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday (September 3, 2024) condemned the drone bomb attacks on civilians as acts of terrorism and vowed a firm response.

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Taking to X, Mr. Singh expressed his outrage, stating, "Dropping bombs on civilian populations and security forces using drones is an act of terrorism, and I condemn such cowardly acts in the strongest terms."

Mr. Singh's comments followed two separate drone bomb attacks in Koutruk and Senjam Chirang in Imphal West district, which resulted in the deaths of two persons, including a woman, and injuries to 12 others.

"The Manipur state government takes such unprovoked assaults with the utmost seriousness and will respond decisively to combat these forms of terrorism targeting the indigenous population," Mr. Singh said.

He emphasized, "We denounce all forms of violence, and the people of Manipur shall unite against hate, division, and separatism."

The use of drones in these bomb attacks marks the first instance of "hi-tech weapons" being employed in the State.