Houses attacked in post poll violence
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 15 2012:
Suspected supporters of a Zilla Parishad candidate attacked the house of the secretary of Poiroutongba Tangkhul village last night at around 9 pm.
Speaking to reporters, village secretary MV Sylvester said, although the village falls under Tulihal Zilla Parishad Constituency, the villagers decided not take part in the recently concluded Panchayat election to register their demand to include the village into an ADC Constituency.
As such, almost all the villagers did not cast their vote, he added.
Peeved over the said matter, suspected supporters of a Zilla Parishad candidate not only pelted stones in his house but also beat up his father and wife, Sylvester added.
The supporters also pelted stones at two other houses at neighbouring Poiroukhongjil village, he added.
Decrying the incident Sylvester said that he had registered a case against the culprits in this connection.