Two injured in firing in Manipur; mob torches three trucks

Two persons were injured in a firing incident in Manipur, while a mob sets three trucks on fire.

Updated on: Jul 16, 2023, 20:45:10 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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At least two persons were injured in a firing incident while in another incident, a mob set three trucks on fire in Manipur, police informed on Saturday.

In the first incident, two persons sustained pellet injuries after they were allegedly shot at by a man, Manipur police said.

The incident took place in Khoyathong Polem Leikai in Imphal on Saturday, police said, adding the accused was arrested on the same day from Yairipok Malom in Thoubal district with the recovery of the weapon of offence.

In another incident, an irate mob intercepted three trucks between Sekmai and NH2 and set them on fire. The incident took place in Awang Sekmai Mayai Leikai Lampak in Imphal East around 10am on Saturday, police said.

“Security forces dispersed the mob and fire tenders prevented further damage. Raids were conducted and many persons have been detained for further verification and necessary action,” Manipur police said on Saturday.

The incident was condemned by Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF), a Kuki organisation, stating that the trucks carrying LPG cylinders were set on fire because it was coming to the Kangpokpi district, a Kuki dominated-area.

Meanwhile, in the last 24 hours, state police and central forces conducted search operations in the vulnerable and fringe areas of both valley and hill districts and a total of 16 bunkers were destroyed along with the recovery of two firearms.

Till date, the Manipur police have detained 628 persons in connection with violations in different districts of the state which began earlier in May.

In another development, the Manipur government on Saturday extended the ban on mobile data services and internet services, which have been shut down since May 4, by another five days to 3pm.

Ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities, which began May 3 have claimed around 150 lives, injured over 300, and displaced more than 50,000 people in Manipur.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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