Manipur Police Control Violence: Injuries and Internet Suspension
Manipur’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Intelligence, K Kabib, announced that the state police are maintaining law and order after fresh violence erupted. Over ten policemen were injured during the protests, and tear gas was used to disperse the agitators.
Addressing reporters in Imphal, IGP Kabib said, “State Police are maintaining law and order. In the last 24 hours, there were many protests reported in the valley. In many protests in Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Imphal West, the rallies took place peacefully…But in some locations, particularly in Imphal West, under the Singamari Police Station and City Police Station area, the protesters became violent.”
IGP Kabib added, “In Kakwa Bazar, there were reports of protesters using violent methods, including firearms, and in the Uripok area, there were protesters using petrol bombs…In that, more than 10 policemen, including one VDF, got injured. To disperse the protesters, police used tear smoke ammunition and in many places, the protesters were also injured.”
He said that instigators of violence were among those who were injured and detained. “We have come to know that many of the protesters and participants were students…Among the injured people and among the detained persons, there are instigators and people not from the locality…”
Referring to Tuesday’s violence during a rally in Kakwa, he said, “Yesterday in Kakwa, when the rally turned violent, the people detained were not from the Kakwa area. This is proof that people from different parts are coming to your locality and instigating the local people…”
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Manish Kumar Sachar, said earlier on Wednesday that the situation is fully under control in the state. He said that forces are strongly giving a befitting reply to the miscreants. “…The situation is fully under control. The reports of an attack on a CRPF camp took place in a fringe area. Small incidents are taking place on the outskirts, which are being tackled by our forces and strongly giving a befitting reply to the miscreants,” he added.
Following the violence, the state government suspended Internet services in the state until September 15.
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Manipur -: Manipur is a state in the northeastern part of India. It is known for its rich culture and beautiful landscapes.
Inspector General of Police -: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is a high-ranking officer in the police force who is responsible for maintaining law and order in a large area or state.
tear gas -: Tear gas is a chemical that makes people’s eyes water and causes them to cough. It is used by police to control crowds during protests.
agitators -: Agitators are people who stir up trouble or encourage others to protest or act violently.
firearms -: Firearms are guns. They can be very dangerous and are sometimes used in violent situations.
petrol bombs -: Petrol bombs, also known as Molotov cocktails, are homemade bombs made using bottles filled with petrol (fuel) and a cloth wick. They can cause fires and explosions.
DIG CRPF -: DIG stands for Deputy Inspector General, and CRPF stands for Central Reserve Police Force. The CRPF is a large police force in India that helps maintain law and order.
Internet services suspension -: Suspending Internet services means turning off the Internet in an area. This is sometimes done to stop people from spreading information that could cause more trouble.