Imphal, July 4: Tragedy struck Wangbal village in Thoubal district on Tuesday as one person lost his life and two others suffered severe injuries in a police firing incident.

The fatal incident occurred around 1 pm when a group of youth approached an India Reserve Battalion (IRB) camp situated in Wangbal, located 26 km away from Imphal city. Allegedly seeking live bullets, the group was met with refusal from the IRB personnel.

As tensions escalated, the IRB resorted to blank firing and deployed tear gas shells in an attempt to disperse the agitated crowd.

Unfortunately, Amujam Ronaldo, a 27-year-old resident of Heirok Part – III, sustained bullet injuries and succumbed to his wounds while receiving treatment at the Thoubal district hospital. Two other individuals were also seriously injured and are currently undergoing treatment at Raj Medicity and RIMS.

News of the incident quickly spread, leading to widespread outrage and violent protests throughout the district. In a display of fury, irate mobs set fire to three vehicles belonging to the Assam Rifles in Thoubal district. Furthermore, the residence of an IRB personnel, who was allegedly responsible for shooting Ronaldo, was also targeted and burned down by an angry mob.

In response to the tragic events, women and protesters took to the streets, blocking several points and junctions along the Asian Highway, which passes through Thoubal district.

Notably, during the protests, women vigilantes who were present on the road were chased away by Gurkha Regiment personnel, drawing criticism from the public.

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