Mortar Bomb event in Manipur, Meikhang, Imphal East District area, India on Mon 2nd September 2024

Three sophisticated service weapons were looted by unidentified armed miscreants from Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel after launching an attack accompanied by mortar and drone bombings in Meikhang village under the jurisdiction of the Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District of Manipur in the wee hours of September 2, reports Northeast Now. The miscreants captured three bunkers of the IRB for a few hours and looted an INSAS Rifle, an AK Rifle, and a LMG, that were left behind by the IRB personnel. The incident took place at around 2.30 am, a police report said. With the reinforcement of additional Security Forces, a fierce gun battle ensued forcing the miscreants to flee. However, they fled with the looted weapons, the Police said.