Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh strongly condemned the firing by armed miscreants on a group of civilians between Kotlen and Kotzim areas in Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, which resulted in three deaths and four injuries.
Of the four injured individuals, three were rushed to Shija Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal for medical treatment. The chief minister, accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, MLAs, and other officials, visited the injured and inquired about their well-being.
Singh announced that the state government will bear all medical expenses for the injured and directed authorities to ensure they receive the highest standard of care. In a statement, he said, "This act of violence is deeply troubling and devastating not only for the families but for the entire state, as it disrupts our path to peace. Our state is gradually moving towards peace; therefore, actions that undermine this collective effort of our people to restore normalcy are unacceptable."
The chief minister emphasized that terrorism and violence targeting civilians have no place in society. "There is no justification in any society for acts of terrorism in all its forms. The entire state and our people stand together against such acts of terror, and our resolve to fight against terrorism is unshakable," he added.
Singh appealed to all sections of society to uphold peace, show restraint, and refrain from emotional responses. He urged people to stop abductions, hostage-taking, and intimidation along community lines. "This can only aggravate the situation. I assure the people that we will use every resource of the state to bring the perpetrators and their handlers to justice. I pray for the peace of the departed souls and the speedy recovery of the injured," the statement concluded.
