3 hurt in poll-related clash at Kyamgei
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 03 2021:
At least three people were injured in an election related clash between two groups of people at Kyamgei Khoirom Leikai under Irilbung police station in Imphal East district.
The incident occurred at about 7.40pm Thursday and police picked up some people involved in the incident.
As per report available from police, some workers of Keirao MLA Rameshwar organised a public meeting near Kyamgei Khoirom Leikai community hall Thursday.
However, some people believed to be supporters of aspirant candidate Deban attacked the meeting by pelting stones and other objects.
The attack left three people attending the meeting injured.
Immediately after receiving the news, a large police team comprising of Irilbung police station and Imphal East police commando rushed to the spot and controlled the situation.
During search operation conducted after the incident, police picked up four/five people believed to be attackers.