Manipur Fresh Violence Death Toll Rises to 3, Tear Gas Fired in Imphal

Imphal: The number of deaths in the exchange of fire between security forces and suspected rioters in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district in fresh violence rose to three on Friday. One more person died in hospital during treatment.

Five persons were injured in this gun battle that occurred when armed rioters opened fire at Haraothel village on Thursday. Police and RAF were employed for crowd control.

Assam Rifles personnel were deployed at National Sports University and K Munlai village on Thursday after gunfire was heard from multiple directions towards Haraothel village.

Police fired tear gas shells on Thursday evening to disperse a mob that had gathered following the death of another person in Kangpokpi. Tension mounted in Imphal as the body of the deceased was brought to the state capital. Defying the curfew protestors demonstrated on the streets. Police and the Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel had to fire tear gas shells to disperse the angry mob.