Fracas breaks out between Manipur police and AR personnel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 30 2023:
An intense fracas broke out between Manipur police and Assam Rifles personnel yesterday night at Seijangpat under Yaingangpokpi police station in Imphal East district.
The incident occurred at around 9.45 pm when the AR personnel even prevented the passage of Manipur police personnel questioning whether they possessed permission for movement.
On the pretext of frisking at the spot, commuters were reportedly found detained by the AR personnel by segregating Meiteis including doctors.
The situation got tense with AR personnel stopping the State police personnel and the two parties almost engaged in a gun fight before local Meira Paibis intervened and calmed them down.
AR bar passage of even "Curfew Pass" holders Public movement in parts of Imphal East district was greatly hampered by Assam Rifles personnel who conducted friskings at various strategic locations today.
Even curfew pass holders were reportedly stopped and made to return to their home.
AR personnel conducted frisking at Sawombung Bazar and Chingarel Assam Rifles outpost under Lamlai police Station in Imphal East district today.
No vehicles, including holders of curfew pass issued by District Magistrate, were allowed to ply the roads as soon as curfew hour started or made to take another route.
Staff of CMO and others also faced inconveniences as many of them were detained before being made to return to their homes.
Peeved by the high-handedness of the AR personnel, many aggrieved people asked whether President's Rule has been invoked in the State.