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<p>A soldier of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed&nbsp;in a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday (July 14), the news agency PTI reported citing the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A member of the police also sustained injuries during the encounter and was hospitalised. PTI reported that the deceased CRPF soldier was identified as 43-year-old&nbsp;Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar.</p>

<h2><strong>'Soldier suffered bullet injuries to head'</strong></h2>

<p>Jha suffered bullet injuries to the head and was declared dead in a hospital. "The injured policeman is undergoing treatment, but he is out of danger," a police officer told the news agency.</p>

<p>Gunshots were reportedly heard in the village on Saturday&nbsp;night, too, the officer said. Meanwhile, another officer said that additional&nbsp;security forces had&nbsp;been deployed at Mongbung from adjacent hill areas following Sunday’s attack.</p>

<h2><strong>CM Biren condemns attack</strong></h2>

<p>In a post on X, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh condemned the attack and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.</p>

<p>“I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF personnel in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today," Chief Minister Singh said.</p>

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<p>“His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased soldier, while praying for the speedy recovery of the ones injured during the attack,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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A soldier of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed in a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday (July 14), the news agency PTI reported citing the police.

A soldier of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was killed in a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday (July 14), the news agency PTI reported citing the police. A member of the police also sustained injuries during the encounter and was hospitalised. PTI reported that the deceased CRPF soldier was identified as 43-year-old Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar. 'Soldier suffered bullet injuries to head' Jha suffered bullet injuries to the head and was declared dead in a hospital. "The injured policeman is undergoing treatment, but he is out of danger," a police officer told the news agency. Gunshots were reportedly heard in the village on Saturday night, too, the officer said. Meanwhile, another officer said that additional security forces had been deployed at Mongbung from adjacent hill areas following Sunday’s attack. CM Biren condemns attack In a post on X, Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh condemned the attack and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. “I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF personnel in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today," Chief Minister Singh said. I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF personnel in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today. His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved… — N. Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) July 14, 2024 × “His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased soldier, while praying for the speedy recovery of the ones injured during the attack,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

CRPF soldier killed by militants in India's Manipur; CM Biren condemns attack

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/over-200-kg-of-explosives-was-used-in-pulwamas-terror-attack-197469">deadly attack</a> on a convoy of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which claimed 40 lives in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, made headlines but there are some unsung heroes - the women soldier of CRPF - who witnessed the blast from close quarters.</p>

<p>Among them is Assistant Sub-Inspector Vrinda Sonkwar. Vrinda, along with 29 other women, was part of bus number three in the 78-vehicle CRPF convoy. She had a miraculous escape because the bus which was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/few-kms-from-pulwama-attack-site-kashmiri-muslims-pandits-give-message-of-communal-harmony-201280">destroyed in the attack</a> went ahead and took their position.</p>

<p>Vrinda breaks down every time she remembers the horrific scene but she has no time to cry. Guarding a post office in Srinagar and armed with an AK-47 rifle, she is frisking women who enter the premises.</p>

<p>"We are here to serve the nation. When the attack took place, we took our positions inside the bus and some were outside as well. Some people who died in the attack were my colleagues, I was very angry at that time," she said.</p>

<p>These daredevil women cops are deployed at several key locations in the volatile Kashmir valley to maintain peace. Many of them are deployed not just to deal with law and order issues, but also to thwart any attempt by Pakistan-backed terrorists to derail peace in the Valley.</p>

<p>Their challenges have only heightened after Pulwama attack.</p>

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<p><em>These soldiers say they want to avenge Pulwama attack, but are duty bound. (WION)</em></p>

<p>But <a href="http://www.wionews.com/opinions/pulwama-attack-cannot-be-allowed-to-go-unanswered-198875">the attack</a> hasn't lowered their morale; in fact, some of them say their parents and family feel proud of them for working in Kashmir. At CRPF Bemina camp, they are standing in a queue for their routine deployment. Holding their weapons and assault rifles, they move with the loud command of their officer.</p>

<p>"My father wanted to join the army but he couldn't. He feels proud that I am in the CRPF. My father boosted my morale and said keep doing your job," said Pallavi, one of the CRPF personel who is ready to be deployed.</p>

<p>Bishnu Thamai is stationed at Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar, she has to frisk every incoming disciple before letting them inside a sensitive temple located on top of a hillock overlooking the city of Srinagar.</p>

<p>"We are even ready to fight in the war if given orders. We are angry over the martyrdom of our colleagues but we are also duty-bound. We are trained well to deal with any situation," says Thamai, as she looks on.</p>

<p>These women soldiers want to avenge the killing of their colleagues if given an opportunity. But for now, their focus is on keeping the Kashmir valley safe. They are out once again, ready to be deployed at key locations to deal with any situation which may arise. Holding their riot gear and guns, they are ready to tackle any mob.</p>


The deadly attack on a convoy of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which claimed 40 lives in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, made headlines but there are some unsung heroes - the women soldier of CRPF - who witnessed the blast from close quarters.

The deadly attack on a convoy of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which claimed 40 lives in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, made headlines but there are some unsung heroes - the women soldier of CRPF - who witnessed the blast from close quarters. Among them is Assistant Sub-Inspector Vrinda Sonkwar. Vrinda, along with 29 other women, was part of bus number three in the 78-vehicle CRPF convoy. She had a miraculous escape because the bus which was destroyed in the attack went ahead and took their position. Vrinda breaks down every time she remembers the horrific scene but she has no time to cry. Guarding a post office in Srinagar and armed with an AK-47 rifle, she is frisking women who enter the premises. "We are here to serve the nation. When the attack took place, we took our positions inside the bus and some were outside as well. Some people who died in the attack were my colleagues, I was very angry at that time," she said. These daredevil women cops are deployed at several key locations in the volatile Kashmir valley to maintain peace. Many of them are deployed not just to deal with law and order issues, but also to thwart any attempt by Pakistan-backed terrorists to derail peace in the Valley. Their challenges have only heightened after Pulwama attack. These soldiers say they want to avenge Pulwama attack, but are duty bound. (WION) But the attack hasn't lowered their morale; in fact, some of them say their parents and family feel proud of them for working in Kashmir. At CRPF Bemina camp, they are standing in a queue for their routine deployment. Holding their weapons and assault rifles, they move with the loud command of their officer. "My father wanted to join the army but he couldn't. He feels proud that I am in the CRPF. My father boosted my morale and said keep doing your job," said Pallavi, one of the CRPF personel who is ready to be deployed. Bishnu Thamai is stationed at Shankaracharya temple in Srinagar, she has to frisk every incoming disciple before letting them inside a sensitive temple located on top of a hillock overlooking the city of Srinagar. "We are even ready to fight in the war if given orders. We are angry over the martyrdom of our colleagues but we are also duty-bound. We are trained well to deal with any situation," says Thamai, as she looks on. These women soldiers want to avenge the killing of their colleagues if given an opportunity. But for now, their focus is on keeping the Kashmir valley safe. They are out once again, ready to be deployed at key locations to deal with any situation which may arise. Holding their riot gear and guns, they are ready to tackle any mob.

Women CRPF soldiers recall Pulwama attack, anger rages

<p>Twelve Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers&nbsp;were killed on Saturday&nbsp;when Naxals ambushed a road opening party of the security forces in Maoist-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said.</p>

<p>Five jawans were also injured in the attack that took place in the dense forests of Bhejji police station limits at 9:15 am when a patrol party of CRPF&#39;s 219 battalion was out for a road opening task near Kotacheru village.</p>

<p>The Bhejji area in south Bastar region of the state is notorious for Naxal attacks and many security personnel have been killed there&nbsp;in the past. It is considered as the last bastion of the Naxals&nbsp;as the area sits right on the tri-junction of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.</p>

<p>The Naxals looted ten weapons, including six INSAS rifles, four AK-47s, a light machine gun, 1,587 bullet rounds, an under-barrel grenade launcher, a 51mm mortar, two para bombs and two radio sets, officials said.</p>

<p>India&#39;s home minister Rajnath Singh arrived in&nbsp;Chhattisgarh and paid tributes to the fallen soldiers, along with&nbsp;Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh. He called the attack a cowardly act and said the Naxals had executed the attack as a&nbsp;result of their frustration.</p>

<p>&quot;Naxal attack on CRPF men in Sukma cowardly act. Sacrifices of the personnel won&#39;t go in vain,&quot; Rajnath Singh told PTI.</p>

<p>&quot;Naxals on the backfoot and executed this attack in frustration,&quot; added the home minister.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Decided that total compensation to kin of martyred jawans shouldn&#39;t be less than Rs 1 Cr under any circumstances: HM on Sukma Maoist attack <a href="https://t.co/S2NY6mnJsW">pic.twitter.com/S2NY6mnJsW</a></p>
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<p>PM Modi spoke&nbsp;to Rajnath Singh almost immediately on the situation in Sukma. He later&nbsp;offered condolences to the families of CRPF personnel killed in the Sukma Naxal attack.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Saddened by the killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma. Tributes to the martyrs &amp; condolences to their families. May the injured recover quickly</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Spoke to Home Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/rajnathsingh">@rajnathsingh</a> Ji on the situation in Sukma. He is going to Sukma to take stock of the situation.</p>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/840457619269668864">March 11, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chhattisgarh: Locals in Sukma pay homage to the 12 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Maoist attack that took place today. <a href="https://t.co/MH52AKDtbj">pic.twitter.com/MH52AKDtbj</a></p>
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Police officials said the attack occurred in Sukma?district of Chhattisgarh

Twelve Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers were killed on Saturday when Naxals ambushed a road opening party of the security forces in Maoist-hit Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, police said. Five jawans were also injured in the attack that took place in the dense forests of Bhejji police station limits at 9:15 am when a patrol party of CRPF's 219 battalion was out for a road opening task near Kotacheru village. The Bhejji area in south Bastar region of the state is notorious for Naxal attacks and many security personnel have been killed there in the past. It is considered as the last bastion of the Naxals as the area sits right on the tri-junction of Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The Naxals looted ten weapons, including six INSAS rifles, four AK-47s, a light machine gun, 1,587 bullet rounds, an under-barrel grenade launcher, a 51mm mortar, two para bombs and two radio sets, officials said. India's home minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Chhattisgarh and paid tributes to the fallen soldiers, along with Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh. He called the attack a cowardly act and said the Naxals had executed the attack as a result of their frustration. "Naxal attack on CRPF men in Sukma cowardly act. Sacrifices of the personnel won't go in vain," Rajnath Singh told PTI. "Naxals on the backfoot and executed this attack in frustration," added the home minister. Decided that total compensation to kin of martyred jawans shouldn't be less than Rs 1 Cr under any circumstances: HM on Sukma Maoist attack pic.twitter.com/S2NY6mnJsW — ANI (@ANI_news) March 11, 2017 × PM Modi spoke to Rajnath Singh almost immediately on the situation in Sukma. He later offered condolences to the families of CRPF personnel killed in the Sukma Naxal attack. Saddened by the killing of CRPF personnel in Sukma. Tributes to the martyrs & condolences to their families. May the injured recover quickly — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017 × Spoke to Home Minister @rajnathsingh Ji on the situation in Sukma. He is going to Sukma to take stock of the situation. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 11, 2017 × Chhattisgarh: Locals in Sukma pay homage to the 12 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Maoist attack that took place today. pic.twitter.com/MH52AKDtbj — ANI (@ANI_news) March 11, 2017 × (WION)

12 CRPF soldiers killed in Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh, Rajnath Singh pays tribute