Two arrested in Kangpokpi police assault case; condemnation mounts
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, May 12 2024: In a swift and major breakthrough, the Manipur police managed to crack down on armed miscreants allegedly involved in the brutal assault of Kangpokpi Police personnel at Koirengei on May 11 .

More than 30 armed miscreants were accused of assaulting the four police personnel stationed at Kangpokpi Police Station belonging to Nepali and Muslim communities.

Though complete details could not be ascertained, the arrested duo have been identified as Taibanganba from Heingang and Bobo, a former resident of Thengra Leirak, Churachandpur, It may be mentioned that a zero FIR was lodged at Kangpokpi Police Station and subsequently transferred to the Police Station concerned for further investigation.

The broad-daylight abduction and physical assault of four police personnel from the Village Defence Force (VDF) posted at Kangpokpi Police Station have sparked widespread condemnation from multiple organizations, including the Kangpokpi District VDF Welfare Association and the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) Sadar Hills.

The Kangpokpi District Village Defence Force Welfare Association has strongly condemned the physical assault and attempted murder of four VDF personnel currently stationed at Kangpokpi police station.

It stated that the four VDF personnel were on official duty in Imphal on May 11, 2024 .

"Unfortunately, unknown armed miscreants intercepted and halted their vehicle at Koirengei while they were returning from Imphal to Kangpokpi after completing their assigned duty, given by a senior official around 12 pm", it stated.

The association also alleged that the armed miscreants ruthlessly blindfolded the four VDF personnel, and dragged them into the nearby jungle where they were subjected to brutal assault.

The association expressed outrage at the targeting of neutral VDF personnel, who were not affiliated with any warring communities and were simply performing their official duties.

In the wake of the physical assault of Kangpokpi Police personnel, the KSO Sadar Hills expressed discontentment against the Central Government's silence.

Highlighting the deteriorating situation in Manipur, the student body pointed out the failure of State authorities to protect the innocent populace and public servants.

Meanwhile, the 24-hour complete shutdown gripping Sadar Hills Kangpokpi District, imposed by the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills following the assault on Kangpokpi Police personnel, has crippled normal life in the district.

The 24-hour total shutdown witnessed volunteers blocking National Highway 2 from midnight on May 11, restricting the movement of any vehicles except those exempted from the purview of the shutdown.

All shops and business establishments in Kangpokpi Town and other parts of the district remained closed for the day.

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