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Manipur violence: Kuki National Organisation spokesperson's house set on fire in Churachandpur

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  Manipur violence: Kuki National Organisation spokesperson's house set on fire in Churachandpur A house of a Kuki leader was set on fire in strife-torn Manipur as the state witnessed another wave of violence on Monday (July 3) The house of Kuki National Organisation spokesperson Seilen Haokip in Churachandpur’s Songpi was set on fire by some unknown miscreants on Monday (July 3). Selien Haokip was one of the leaders who had raised his voice for the lifting of the blockade on National Highway 2 in Kangpokpi. The incident was part of a new spate of violence that occurred on Monday in the Kangpokpi area located under the Thingsat hill range. According to sources, an exchange of gunfire was also witnessed in Phaileng village during the early hours of Monday, escalating the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty in the strife-torn state. Meanwhile, expressing concern over the   law and order situation in Manipur , the Supreme Court has sought a detailed status report from the state go...
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Troops stop mob from looting arms from security camp in Manipur, 1 killed

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  Troops stop mob from looting arms from security camp in Manipur, 1 killed The Indian Army, in a statement, said the mob laid road blocks to prevent the movement of troops. However, the Assam Rifles and the Rapid Action Force soon controlled the situation. The situation in several parts of Manipur continue to be tense, the police said (Representational) By Anupam Mishra : A mob attacked the Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Manipur in an attempt to loot weapons and arms but was stopped by the security forces. The clash led to the death of one person among the mob. The incident took place in Manipur’s Thoubal district today when hundreds swarmed to the IRB post. The Indian Army, in a statement, said the mob laid road blocks to prevent the movement of troops. However, the Assam Rifles and the Rapid Action Force soon controlled the situation. An attempt to loot weapons from an India Reserve Battalion at Khangabok in Thoubal district of Manipur was successfully thwarted by security fo...
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