Manipur: 21 hurt in clash during protest
India, April 15 -- Tensions erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday after protesters intercepted three private four-wheelers carrying armed security personnel in civil dress, leading to clashes that left 21 injured civilians, police said, adding that five protesters have been arrested. "At around 1.30 PM, while en route near Thinungei, Bishnupur District, movement of the security team was obstructed by local persons following the spread of mischievous and unverified rumours regarding the identity and purpose of the personnel. A mob gathered and stopped the vehicles of the security forces. Situation escalated when some members turned violent, damaging and setting fire to two vehicles with the security personnel", said police. The district magistrate has imposed prohibitory orders until further orders. htc...
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