Manipur: Mob attacks Kuki Zo Council chairman’s residence in Churachandpur, blank fire reported | India News
Imphal: A mob tried to barge into the house of Cookie Joe Council chairman H Thanglet ManipurIn its Churachandpur town, armed men later fired blanks to disperse them, officials said.The incident took place after youths protested at the chairman’s house at the district headquarters on Sunday night, alleging the presence of militants.They pelted stones at his residence in the afternoon and even tried to enter it, but security forces stopped them by firing tear gas shells to disperse the youth, officials said.However, on Sunday night, when the youth again tried to enter the chairman’s residence, armed men opened fire to stop them, they said.Some protesters burnt tires in Tuibong area near Churachandpur town but security forces dispersed them by firing tear gas shells, officials added.
