Recent spurt in violence in Manipur, the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles on Saturday launched massive combing operations in sensitive flash points to track down armed insurgents. The Indian Army said that the operation was launched in the higher reaches surrounding the Imphal Valley,and areas of Kangchuk, Motbung, Saikul, Pukhao and Sagolmang 
Manipur has seen ethnic violence with Chief Minister N Biren Singh stating earlier this month that around 60 people have lost their lives. Houses have also been burnt during the violence with new incidents also reported from some parts of the State.
Army and Assam Rifles Relentless actions on Friday night also resulted in the successful prevention of loss of life each in Churachandpur and Imphal East District.
Both the security teams in Imphal East and Churchandpur prevented the firing incidents between the two communities, where some armed miscreants opened fire and ran towards higher reaches, the Army said. However, there were no reports of casualties and further operations were underway.
These operations are part of the overall ongoing efforts of the Army and Assam Rifles to restore peace and normalcy in the State of Manipur.
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