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Crime
Four IRB personnel suspended after shooting incident in Manipur
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 04:36 AM
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Four members of the Indian Reserve Battalion have been suspended following a shooting incident in Manipur, authorities said.
Manipur police confirmed that four Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel were suspended after a shooting incident that raised serious concerns about the use of force. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, prompted an internal inquiry, leading to the immediate suspension of the involved personnel pending further investigation.
According to the official statement, the suspended IRB members are under scrutiny for allegedly violating standard operating procedures during the operation. The inquiry team will examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether the force used was proportionate and justified.
State authorities have assured the public that a thorough review will be conducted and appropriate disciplinary action will follow if misconduct is proven. The suspension is a precautionary measure to maintain public confidence while the facts are being ascertained.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about law‑enforcement conduct in the region, where tensions have periodically flared. Officials have urged citizens to cooperate with the investigation and refrain from speculation until the findings are released.
Further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses and the final report is submitted to the state government.
According to the official statement, the suspended IRB members are under scrutiny for allegedly violating standard operating procedures during the operation. The inquiry team will examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether the force used was proportionate and justified.
State authorities have assured the public that a thorough review will be conducted and appropriate disciplinary action will follow if misconduct is proven. The suspension is a precautionary measure to maintain public confidence while the facts are being ascertained.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about law‑enforcement conduct in the region, where tensions have periodically flared. Officials have urged citizens to cooperate with the investigation and refrain from speculation until the findings are released.
Further updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses and the final report is submitted to the state government.