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4 injured during protest against Assam Rifles outpost in Manipur’s Ukhrul: Cop

From Hindustan Times · () English

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  • Four people were injured during a protest against an Assam Rifles outpost in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
  • The situation escalated when security forces tried to disperse the protestors.
  • Reports indicate that security forces fired live rounds and used a lathi charge during the dispersal.

Tensions flared in Manipur's Ukhrul district as a protest against an Assam Rifles outpost resulted in injuries to four individuals. The demonstration turned violent when security forces intervened in an attempt to disperse the crowd.

According to police reports, the situation became critical as security forces engaged the protestors. The officers stated that live rounds were fired, and a lathi charge was employed as part of the dispersal efforts. The exact number of individuals injured and the severity of their conditions were not immediately detailed.

The incident highlights the ongoing friction and security concerns in the region. Protests against security force presence have occurred previously, reflecting local grievances and demands for accountability. The use of live ammunition and physical force by security personnel during the protest raises serious questions about the conduct of the forces and the management of public demonstrations in the area.

the situation turned tense when security forces attempted to disperse the protestors, allegedly firing several live rounds and resorting to a lathi charge

— CopA police officer's account of the events that led to injuries during the protest against the Assam Rifles outpost.
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