Manipur’s Dilemma
Today, as the first votes are cast in India’s general election, the spotlight naturally turns to the bustling political activities across the country.
An army jawan was injured in a hand grenade attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Bishnupur district, police said on Thursday.
The hand grenade was hurled by suspected militants on Wednesday from a speeding car while a team of 2 JK Light Infantry was on foot, patrolling near Nachou Lamkhai along the NH-150, a police official said.
The Army personnel also opened fire on the car but the militants escaped, the officer said.
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The injured jawan, identified as MD Arshad, was rushed to Army Hospital at Leimakhong for treatment and he is reportedly out of danger.
A case has been registered at Bishnupur police station in this regard, the official added.
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