11 suspected militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam
Imphal, Nov 11: Eleven suspected militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Jiribam district on Monday, officials said.
Two CRPF personnel also sustained injuries during the heavy exchange of fire that happened at Jakurador Karong in the Borobekra sub-division, they said.
Heavily armed militants torched several shops at Jakurador Karong, besides attacking some houses and a nearby CRPF camp, following which the gunfight broke out, they added.
Five civilians were still missing, officials said, adding that it was not clear whether they were kidnapped by the retreating militants or were in hiding after the attack began.
The bodies of those killed were brought to the Borobekra police station, they said.
The condition of one of the two injured CRPF personnel was stated to be serious, they said.
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Udupi: BJP Minority Morcha appeals MP to convert Madgaon-Velankani special express to weekly service
Udupi: A delegation of Udupi district Bharatiya Janata Party Minority Morcha has appealed before Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Kota Srinivas Poojary to convert Madgaon-Velankani special express, which runs only during festive season to a weekly service connecting coastal Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
This extended service will have special emphasis on tourism development as well as cultural exchange and economy along the Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu coast, read the petition.
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The MP has reportedly responded positively to the request and has immediately contacted the Railway officials and has written a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressing the demand.
Minority Morcha District President Rudolph D'Souza, Udupi City President Dennis Mascarenes, District office bearers Naveen D'Souza, Glen Mounis, Oliver Perampalli and others were present on the occasion.
