Former Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh today visited the JNIMS morgue and met the families of the four civilians killed in the November 13 ambush near New Heaven along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. He also extended financial assistance to the bereaved families.
Speaking to media persons, Biren Singh questioned the failure of security personnel to prevent the attack despite their deployment in the area. He said ensuring the safety of civilians and their properties was the responsibility of the government.
He welcomed the recent arrest of an individual along with three AK-47 rifles and appreciated the security forces for the action.
Expressing concern over recurring killings, Biren Singh called for firm action against militants and individuals possessing illegal arms. He maintained that militants and terrorists must be dealt with firmly, irrespective of their community or the cause they claim to represent.