11 months ago
Manipur Police Convoy Attacked; Vehicles Damaged in Chandel
A police convoy in Manipur was attacked by a mob, causing damage to several vehicles.
The attack took place late at night in Longja village, with Kuki women involved in preventing the convoy's advance.
The police were conducting an operation in the area.
Following the incident, police arrested two individuals related to recent acts of arson.
Security forces also apprehended a militant.
Additionally, a large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during joint operations.
A Manipur Police convoy was attacked in Longja village, Chandel district.
Three police vehicles were damaged in the attack.
A large number of people, mainly Kuki women, blocked the convoy.
Two individuals involved in arson and mob attack were arrested.
Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition.
- Who
- A mob, including Kuki women.
- What
- Attacked a Manipur Police convoy, damaging vehicles.
- Where
- Longja village in Chandel district, Manipur.
- When
- Late Wednesday.
- Why
- Kuki organizations allege police bias.
Key facts
- Incident
- Mob attack on a Manipur Police convoy
- Location
- Longja village, Chandel district, Manipur
- Date
- Late Wednesday
- Damage
- Windshields of three police vehicles
- Involved
- Manipur Police, Kuki women, mob
- Arrests
- Two individuals involved in arson arrested
- Militant Arrest
- Self-styled PLA corporal arrested
Quotes
Manipur Police
The law enforcement agency in the state
“The veracity of any circulation of unfounded videos, audio clips, etc, may be confirmed from the Central Control Room. Moreover, there are possibilities of many fake posts being circulated on social media. It is hereby cautioned that uploading and circulation of such fake posts on social media will attract legal action with consequences.”
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