Three hurt
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, February 28 2022:
Three people were hurt when unknown assailants attacked them at around 7 pm yesterday at Tentha under Wangjing Tentha AC.
The three individuals hurt in the incident are BJP polling president in 34/2 Wangjing-Tentha Yendrembam Tomba and Congress workers Sorokhaibam Rajen and Sorokhaibam Somen.
They were taken to Thoubal district hospital for treatment.
BJP Wangjing Tentha Mandal has alleged that the incident was the handiwork of Congress and staged sit-ins at Wangjing Keithel Anouba, Khongjom Keithel, Phundrei High School ground, Langathel Laikol Keithel and Tekcham High School condemning the attack on BJP booth president.
Meanwhile Tentha Mathak Leikai Mahila Congress also staged a sit-in at Tentha Mathak Leikai against the allegation made by BJP that the incident was caused by Congress workers.
Speaking to media at the site, Tentha Mathak Leikai Mahila Congress secretary Chongtham Sachirani said the allegations made by BJP were unfounded and added that the Congress party is a peace loving party that does not discriminate anyone.
She alleged that the incident might have been caused by BJP workers after sensing defeat.