Imphal, July 27: A red alert was sounded in Manipur following an abortive bid on the life of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today, official sources said. Sources said all police and security posts have been asked to intensify security measures in their respective jurisdiction to detect movement of armed militants in the state.

Sources said passers-by were being checked at Wangjing area in Thoubal district where Ibobi Singh and his security convoy were fired upon by armed militants killing two security men and injuring four others. Ibobi Singh who inspected construction of a dam in his home district of Thoubal escaped unhurt in the exchange of fire between security personnel and militants.

Sources said security posts at outlying and interior areas were also alerted to detect movement of armed militants. Bureau Report