Fresh Violence In Manipur

Mobs Vandalise Police Armoury…


On Friday, Weapons were fired from Kwakta in the Bishnupur district and Kangvai in the Churachandpur district at the same time.

Firings were reported, police and army sources have said.

Several incidents of mob build-up and attempted vandalism.

Joint forces of the Army, Assam Rifles, Rapid Action Force, and state police undertook a Flag March in Imphal East district till midnight.

An arson attempt was reported at the Palace Compound near Advance Hospital.

A mob of about 1,000 came and attempted arson and vandalism.

The RAF fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the mob, in which two civilians were also injured.

Mob gathered near Manipur University as well.

A column of the RAF dispersed the crowd.

Another mob last night attempted to vandalize the armory of Iringbam Police Station in the Imphal West district.

Nearly 400 people tried to attack the police station at 11.40 pm. The RAF dispersed the crowd.

 

A mob of 300 people surrounded the BJP office after midnight at Sinjemai, and an Army dispersed the crowd.

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