Manipur cop held for attacking forces
India, April 22 -- Two people, including a Manipur Police officer, were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly pelting stones at security forces after violence broke out during protests along Imphal-Dimapur Road in Imphal east district, officials aware of the matter said. The arrested have been identified as Thoudam Gojendro Singh, a police personnel, and Pukhrambam Imo Chinglemba, both residents of Tingri Makha Leikai. Police said they were involved in burning debris on the road at Koirengei crossing and targeting security forces using slingshots and stones. Separately, one person sustained bullet injuries after security forces allegedly opened fire when a mob advanced towards the venue of chief minister Y Khemchand Singh's programme in Thoubal. The incident occurred when protesters moved towards Wangjing Tentha, where the CM was scheduled to inaugurate a Block Development Office.htc...
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