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CRPF personnel hurt in grenade attack on Manipur outpost
A head constable with the Central Reserve Police Force sustained injuries in a grenade attack targeting a Rapid Action Force outpost in Manipur's Imphal East district late Thursday. The incident marks the latest security flashpoint in the conflict-affected state.
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Security forces in Manipur came under attack when unidentified assailants lobbed a grenade at an RAF position in Imphal East district on Thursday evening, police officials confirmed. A head constable deployed at the outpost sustained injuries in the blast, though details of the severity of wounds remained unclear. The attack underscores the volatile security situation persisting in the state despite ongoing counter-insurgency operations.
The grenade attack occurred as Manipur continues to grapple with armed group violence and communal tensions. Imphal East has witnessed multiple incidents of militant activity in recent months, with security installations and personnel frequently coming under assault. Authorities have intensified patrols and security measures across sensitive areas.
The injured CRPF personnel received immediate medical attention following the attack. Police said investigations were underway to identify those responsible for the assault. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident as of late Thursday.