Manipur disaster: Three incidents of fresh violence have been reported immediately (May 24) in Kadangband of Imphal West district, officers stated. Security was tightened in the realm after the violence, the officers added.
While speaking to the media, Manipur Security Advisor Kuldeep Singh stated, “Today at around 1.30 am, there was firing from the upper hill of Singda Kadangband by some suspected armed miscreants.”
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Similar incident reported on Monday:
Manipur which has witnessed brutal ethnic clashes between two communities, as soon as once more noticed violent incidents worsening legislation and order scenario in the hilly state in the northeast area. In the fresh spherical of violence, two homes had been torched by a mob in the Imphal East district after two armed miscreants compelled individuals to close their outlets on Monday.
However, no casualty was reported because of the arson. The mob additionally beat up one of the miscreants whereas the opposite managed to flee. The two had been taken into custody. According to the police, the Army and the paramilitary personnel have been rushed to the spot and managed the scenario. Armymen used pressure and fired teargas shells to disperse the mob ensuing in minor accidents to a couple individuals.
Subsequently, the state authorities has shortened the curfew rest. The curfew is to stay in place from 6 am to 2 pm which was earlier from 6 am to 4 pm. Locals protested by burning tyres on the highway following the fresh violence. The state authorities issued a fresh notification extending the suspension of web providers in the state for one more 5 days until May 26.
(With ANI inputs)
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