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Defence
CRPF jawan injured, houses torched in gunfight in Senapati, Manipur
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 04:38 PM
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A clash in Senapati district of Manipur resulted in several houses being set on fire and a Central Reserve Police Force jawan sustaining injuries.
A gunfight erupted in Senapati district of Manipur, during which a number of residential houses were set ablaze. The exchange of fire involved personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and unidentified assailants.
One CRPF jawan was reported to have sustained injuries in the encounter. He was immediately provided medical attention by fellow personnel and later evacuated to a nearby medical facility for further treatment.
Security forces continued to cordon off the area, conducting a sweep to secure the locality and prevent further escalation. Local residents were evacuated from the affected neighbourhoods as the fire spread to adjoining structures.
Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the motives behind the attack and to identify those responsible for the arson and armed assault.
One CRPF jawan was reported to have sustained injuries in the encounter. He was immediately provided medical attention by fellow personnel and later evacuated to a nearby medical facility for further treatment.
Security forces continued to cordon off the area, conducting a sweep to secure the locality and prevent further escalation. Local residents were evacuated from the affected neighbourhoods as the fire spread to adjoining structures.
Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the motives behind the attack and to identify those responsible for the arson and armed assault.