On Saturday evening, a fire broke out in an abandoned building near the Manipur secretariat complex, just a few hundred metres from the official bungalow of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, as per police reports.
The fire quickly engulfed the building. The cause of the fire remains unknown. Following the incident, security was heightened near the Chief Minister's residence, however, no major damage has been reported to the residence.
Four fire trucks were dispatched to the scene and managed to extinguish the fire within an hour.
According to the Imphal West Superintendent of Police, “Immediately, teams of Imphal West Police and fire trucks rushed to the spot and doused the fire... The first floor of the house was partially gutted."
The abandoned building belongs to the late IAS officer T Kipgen, a former Chief Secretary of Goa. It had been vacant since violence erupted in Manipur last year. Investigation is ongoing.
Recent Incidents in Manipur
Less than a week ago, Chief Minister Singh's advance security convoy was ambushed by suspected militants in the Kangpokpi district.
#Breaking : #Manipur CM N. Biren Singh’s advance security convoy ambushed by unidentified armed militants in #Kangpokpi district. Two policemen have been injured, including the driver of the vehicle.#ManipurViolence
PC: @the_hindu pic.twitter.com/6tkKcEgBF6— VYGR News (@Vygrofficial) June 10, 2024
Moreover, fresh clashes between the valley-dominant Meitei community and the hill-dominant Hmar tribes have erupted in the Jiribam district.
Since May 3, 2023, Manipur has been plagued by ethnic violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities, claiming over 219 deaths.
Also Read: Violence in Manipur's Jiribam, 200 Evacuated II VYGR (vygrnews.com)
Further details are awaited.
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