Two people, including a Manipur Police officer, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly pelting stones at security forces, while protesting the death of two children in a recent bomb blast in Manipur.
Those arrested have been identified as Thoudam Gojendro Singh, a police officer, and Pukhrambam Imo Chinglemba, both residents of Tingri Makha Leikai, police said.
Separately, one person sustained bullet injuries after security forces allegedly opened fire when a mob advanced towards the venue of Manipur chief minister Y Khemchand Singh’s programme in Thoubal district.
The incident occurred in Heirok village, where protesters moved towards Wangjing Tentha, where the chief minister was scheduled to inaugurate a newly constructed Block Development Office (BDO).
Police said protesters had blocked National Highway-102 (Indo-Myanmar Road), disrupting movement. The CM reached the venue by helicopter from Imphal, while his convoy moved by road amid blockades.
Despite protests, he inaugurated the BDO office, stating that it would strengthen grassroots administration and improve public service delivery.
