Imphal, March 22 -- In a decisive operation, the Indian Army rescued a Meitei civilian who had inadvertently strayed into a sensitive security zone near Khumnangjang in Manipur, preventing a potential escalation of communal tensions.

Indian Army officials said at approximately 11:47 am on Saturday, vigilant Army personnel deployed in the Khumnangjang area observed an individual approaching the security perimeter from the Khurkul side.

Given the area's heightened sensitivity and its proximity to a Kuki village, the Army immediately recognized the potential for misinterpretation and the risk of triggering communal strife, said an official.

Understanding the urgency of the situation, a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) was rapidly deployed to int...