Several Injured As Protesters Clash With Police In Manipur
NDTV
The protest was against the alleged injustice of the state government against the land rights of the tribal people.
Several people, including some policemen, were injured after a protest rally against some parts of the state being declared as protected areas turned violent today. Security forces had to use force to combat the mob in the Kangpokpi district.
A video showed some protesters throwing stones at the security forces
According to police sources, since section 144 of CrPC (ban on gatherings) was in place, the police stopped the protesters. But soon a clash broke out between the protesters and security forces, they said.
A large number of protesters had gathered at the Thomas ground to take part in the protest rally organised by the Kuki civil society under the banners of the Kuki Inpi Manipur. The protest was against the alleged injustice of the state government against the land rights of the tribal people.
