Imphal: The situation is tense in some parts with sporadic incidents of firing, but is normal in most districts in Manipur, said an official statement from Manipur police.
"The situation is tense in some places with sporadic incidents of firing and congregation of unruly mob during the last 24 hours. However, the situation is normal in most districts," said the statement.
The statement added that the State Police and Central forces on Thursday conducted search operations in the vulnerable and fringe areas in both the hill and valley districts of the state.
The official statement further said that on July 6, a joint team of Manipur Police and the Central Security Forces (CSF) destroyed 24 bunkers in the districts of Manipur.
"Other districts are also destroying the bunkers built in the fringe area," added the statement.
The statement added that unidentified miscreants had destroyed the LNC and Sons Oil pump counter at Sekmai Pangaltabi, which had already been vandalised. The police and central troops reportedly rushed to the scene right away to disperse the throng.
"On July 5, unidentified miscreants burned down the counter of LNC and Sons Oil pump, which was already vandalised earlier, at Sekmai Pangaltabi. Police and Central forces immediately rushed to the spot and dispersed the mob.
Fire tender controlled the fire and prevented further damage, it added.
It further said that a bomb disposal team of Manipur police demolished one misfired 51 mm mortar shell that was discovered in the paddy field of Phayeng on July 5.
"On 05.07.2023 one misfired 51 mm mortar shell was found in the paddy field of Phayeng which was demolished by the bomb disposal team of Manipur police," said the statement.
"Appeal is made to general public to extend all possible help in bringing normalcy in the state, to clarify any rumour by dialling rumour free number - 9233522822 of Central Control room, and to return and deposit arms, ammunition and explosives to the police or security forces immediately," it said. (ANI)
