Synopsis
A bus carrying BSF personnel in Manipur plunged into a gorge, resulting in three fatalities and nine injuries. The incident occurred in Senapati district while the personnel were returning to their camp from duty.Key Takeaways
- Three BSF personnel lost their lives.
- Nine others sustained injuries.
- The incident occurred in Senapati district.
- Injured personnel are receiving treatment.
- Governor extended condolences to the families.
Imphal, March 11 (NationPress) A tragic incident occurred in Manipur’s Senapati district, resulting in the deaths of three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and injuries to nine others after their bus plunged into a gorge on Tuesday, officials confirmed.
A police official in Imphal reported that the bus, which was transporting approximately 15 BSF personnel, fell into a steep gorge in Changoubung village, leading to injuries for 12 jawans. Unfortunately, three of them later succumbed to their injuries.
The BSF members were returning to their camp in a college located in Kangpokpi district after performing road opening duties. The injured personnel are currently receiving medical care at the Senapati district hospital.
Additional details regarding this unfortunate incident are still pending.
Expressing his condolences, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla conveyed his profound sorrow over the mishap.
The Manipur Raj Bhavan posted on X, stating: “Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident in Changoubung village, Senapati district, where three BSF personnel lost their lives. He has extended condolences to the grieving families and wished for the swift recovery of the injured.”
In response to the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, thousands of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) personnel, including the BSF, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), have been deployed.
Since May 3, 2023, at least 258 individuals have lost their lives, and over 1,500 individuals have sustained injuries due to ethnic violence between the tribal Kuki-Zo and the non-tribal Meitei communities.
Additionally, more than 70,000 people have been displaced from their homes and are currently residing in relief camps across various districts of Manipur and beyond.
The violence erupted following a 'Tribal Solidarity March' organized by tribal organizations in the hill districts, aimed at protesting the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
