Amid growing tension over the recent armed attack on villages in Kamjong district along the Indo-Myanmar border, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam has clarified that the incident cannot be termed as “foreign aggression,” although he admitted there may have been security lapses in the area.
The Home Minister made the statement during his visit to violence-affected villages in Kamjong district along with a team of ruling party MLAs and officials to assess the ground situation and review security measures in the border region.
Speaking to reporters during the visit, Konthoujam stated that the report submitted to the government did not indicate any evidence of foreign involvement in the attack. He said that while concerns regarding security arrangements are valid, describing the incident as an act of foreign aggression would not be appropriate at this stage.
The Minister further noted that the government is closely monitoring the situation and has directed security agencies to strengthen vigilance in vulnerable areas along the Indo-Myanmar border. He assured the public that necessary measures would be taken to prevent further violence and to ensure the safety of civilians residing in border villages.
During the visit, the delegation also interacted with residents affected by the recent violence and inspected relief arrangements in the area. The Home Minister visited Namlee village, where several refugees from Myanmar are currently taking shelter.
According to official records of the Kamjong district administration, more than 1,500 refugees from Myanmar have been residing in villages such as Choro, Namlee and Wanglee since May 2024 following the ongoing unrest in Myanmar.
The recent attack in Kamjong district has triggered widespread concern across Manipur, especially among local civil society organisations and village authorities, many of whom alleged that armed militants crossed the international border and launched attacks on Tangkhul Naga villages in the region.
Meanwhile, opposition leaders and several organisations have questioned the effectiveness of security deployment along the Indo-Myanmar border and demanded stronger action from both the State and Central governments to prevent cross-border infiltration and armed activities.
The situation in Kamjong district continues to remain tense, with security forces maintaining heightened alert in sensitive areas.
