6 get gunshot injuries in Manipur political workers’ clash
The Hindu
Supporters of two politicians were preparing for poll meetings in village
Six persons sustained gunshot injuries when workers of two politicians clashed on Monday morning in the Andro Assembly constituency, police reports said.
The injured were taken to a hospital. However, as the condition of one 45-year-old Abdul Malik became serious, he was shifted to a city hospital.
Reports said workers of Lourembam Sanjoy, who is going to contest in the Andro seat on BJP ticket in March 2022 elections, had made preparations for an election meeting at Yairipok Yambem. However, supporters of former MLA T. Shyamkumar also started making preparations for a meeting nearby. But the villagers tried to drive them away reminding that they had 'banned' Mr. Shyamkumar and his supporters from entering the village. Soon a clash erupted, during which guns were reportedly used. Police rushed to the spot.
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