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CRPF personnel wounded in Manipur gunfight; homes set ablaze
A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was injured during an armed encounter in Manipur's Senapati district, as separate incidents of arson left multiple residential structures destroyed. The violence sparked immediate protests, disrupting traffic on a key national highway.
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A CRPF personnel sustained injuries during a gunfight in Senapati district of Manipur on Monday, officials confirmed. The encounter marked the latest flashpoint in the state's ongoing security challenges. Details regarding the circumstances of the firefight and the jawan's condition remained unclear at the time of reporting.
Simultaneously, multiple houses were set on fire in the district. The arson incidents triggered an angry response from local residents, who gathered at Senapati gate to stage a protest against the violence. Demonstrators blocked National Highway 2, burning logs and tyres on the roadway to express their grievances.
The blockade severely hampered vehicular movement along the major transport corridor, affecting commuters and commercial traffic in the region. Law enforcement officials worked to restore normalcy and clear the obstructed highway. The incidents underscore the volatile security situation persisting in parts of Manipur, where communal tensions and armed clashes have been recurrent.