Churachandpur: The Kuki-Zomi netizens of Churachandpur District who reacted strongly over the “suspension order” of a Head Constable, Siamlalpaul of Churachandpur District Police on Thursday night took a violent turn claiming two lives, injuring several others numbering at least 30, and including one in a critical state.
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The deceased persons are identified as Letlalkhuol Gangte, son of Kamkhomang Gangte from Nalon Village and Thanggunlen Haokip, son of Seilal Haokip from S. Canan Veng. The critically injured person is identified as Lamginmang of Boljol, Phaicham. He is still battling for life in the ICU of District hospital Churachandpur till the time of filing this report.
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In the wake of volatile situation in the Kuki-Zomi dominated District, the Manipur Government has suspended all mobile internet services temporarily until further notice.
A large irate crowd of around 400 people tried to storm the office of Churachandpur District police at around 7:40 pm on Thursday, hours after the suspension order was issued by District Superintendent of Police, Shivanand Surve, IPS.
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Manipur police claims that a mob of around 300 to 400 irate mob tried to storm the Churachandpur SP Office.
Manipur police took to X, “Mob numbering approx. 300–400 attempted to storm the office of SP CCP today, pelting stones, etc. The SF, including the RAF, is responding appropriately by firing tear gas shells to control the situation. Things are under watch.”
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