Assam Rifles soldier opens fire on colleagues before shooting self in Manipur, 6 injured

Credit: DNA- Published on January 24, 2024
As per the information from the IGAR, all the injured soldiers were non-Manipuris and they were rushed to the military hospital in Churachandpur for further treatment. The jawans have now been reported to be stable.

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Published on January 24, 2024 -  02:05
Manipur: 6 injured as Assam Rifles jawan fires at colleagues before taking own life | Oneindia News
In a shocking incident that unfolded on Wednesday morning, an Assam Rifles jawan stationed in South Manipur near the Indo-Myanmar border allegedly opened fire on his colleagues before turning the weapon on himself. Reports suggest that the incident occurred after the personnel had returned from his home in Churachandpur following a leave. #AssamRifles #Manipur #ManipurViolence ~HT.178~PR.151~ED.101~GR.125~

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