Imphal, Nov. 4 -- The Joint Tribes Council (JTC) of Manipur has condemned the alleged assault on a Naga police officer and the vandalism of his official vehicle by a group of Kuki individuals at Motbung in Kangpokpi district.

In a press statement issued on November 3, the council said the incident took place on October 30 when the officer, identified as Machi Police Station Officer-in-Charge TP Kiukamlung, was travelling in uniform from Senapati to Imphal.

According to the JTC, a group intercepted the officer, separated him from his escort personnel and allegedly intimidated the escort party. The group also damaged the government-allotted vehicle and assaulted the officer, who subsequently required medical treatment at Shija Hospital. ...