In the wee hours of 29 June, Assam Rifles columns deployed at National Sports University and K Munlai heard sound of heavy volume of automatic weapons fire from multiple directions towards Haraothel Village.
According to Army, two columns of Assam Rifles were immediately mobilised. Swift and calibrated response by Army troops resulted in situation coming under control.
Later, while undertaking operations in the area, the Army troops also met with interference from mob which was effectively controlled.
Sound of intermittent firing between the groups was also heard at 4 P.M.but the situation was diffused by prompt response. In addition, at approx 5.15 PM, exchange of fire was reported from the general direction of Village Bethel, South of National Sports University. The Army columns have been launched to dominate the area and situation is being monitored.
“At approx 4 PM, troops deployed in the area heard firing from East of village K Munlai. Further, at approx 5.15 PM, exchange of fire reported from direction of Village Bethel, South of National Sports University. Own columns are dominating the area to de-escalate the situation.”
The Indian Army’s Spears Corps stated this in a statement.
Source: Army Authorities
