Imphal: Clashes were reported in several parts of Manipur on Thursday. Imphal: A policeman was killed in imphal after he was hit by a protest by an angry mob. Two other policemen were seriously injured. According to reports, the mob attacked police posts in Kerenfabi and Thangalavai and looted all the weapons. Attempts were also made to loot weapons in Henggang and Singjamei areas, but in the end, the mob could not loot the weapons.
On Thursday, an angry mob attacked a police post in Bishnupur district. More than 500 people, men and women, gathered near the outpost. They fled with af rifles, INSAS rifles as well as many weapons including light machine guns and pistols. Police fired about 350 rounds but could not stop the mob.On the other hand, he died of head injuries in Senjam Chirang area of west Imphal. According to reports, the firing started at the police force. Police suspect that the hiding militants opened fire. That’s when the policeman was shot in the head. A local villager was also injured. Two policemen were also injured in clashes in several areas of Manipur. At least 25 civilians were also reported injured.
Manipur police issued a statement after incidents of violence across the state on Thursday. “The situation in the state is very sensitive in the last 24 hours. Agitated people gathered at several places to protest. There have also been shootings at several places. More than 1,000 people have already been arrested. ”
