Imphal, July 19: Manipur police on Tuesday arrested 30 individuals after a mob set ablaze the vehicle of an IPS officer on duty in the Kwakeithel area in Imphal West.
In another incident, at least 19 women were injured during a clash with the Rapid Action Force in the same district.
According to reports, a mob set on fire the vehicle of Inspector General of Police (Zone II) K. Kabib when he was travelling towards Imphal on Tiddim Road accompanied by his escort team.
“During the incident, one police personnel was injured by a stray bullet that was discharged from inside the burning vehicle, hitting his leg,” said a police official.
In response, security forces used tear gas shells to disperse the mob and later arrested 30 attackers. However, the senior police officer remained unhurt.
In the other incident, the women and the RAF personnel were engaged in a clash after the women participated in a sit-in protest demanding restoration of peace and normalcy in the state.
Police prevented the protesters when they tried to move from Singjamei Bazaar towards the Chief Minister’s secretariat located in Babupara.
Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday in a high level meeting reviewed the law and order situation in the state.
Chief Security Advisor to the Manipur government Kuldiep Singh, Manipur Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi, Director General of Police Rajiv Singh and senior police officials were present in the meeting held at CM’s secretariat.
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