- Two killed and several injured in firing by security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur district
- Mob attacked paramilitary camp after two children died in grenade attack by suspected militants
- Governor ordered internet suspension in five districts to prevent spread of inflammatory content
Two people have been killed and several others injured in a firing at a mob by security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur district, police said. The mob had attacked a paramilitary camp amid anger over the death of two children in a grenade attack by suspected 'Kuki militants' earlier in the day. This led the personnel to open fire to control the situation, officials said.
Five people sustained bullet injuries in the firing, and two of them died, they said, adding that some others also sustained minor injuries.
The police said the mob also burned vehicles and attacked the security barracks.
"There was an attack on a post of SFs in Bishnupur District by a violent mob of around 400 people. Burning of vehicles and breaking of barracks by the mob led to firing by the SFs, which resulted in two dead and around 20 injured," the police said.
Internet Suspended
In view of the law-and-order situation, the governor has ordered the temporary suspension of internet and mobile data services in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur districts.
According to the official order, authorities apprehend that anti-social elements may misuse social media platforms to circulate images, hate speech, and inflammatory video messages, which could provoke unrest and worsen the situation.
The government stated that the decision was taken to prevent the spread of disinformation and rumours through platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and to stop the circulation of bulk SMS messages that may facilitate mobilisation of mobs and agitators.
Death Of 2 Children
Public outrage intensified on Tuesday over the death of two children injured in the recent bomb attack at Tronglaobi.
The victims' family identified the two children as Oinam Tomthin and his sister, both five years old. Their father, Oinam Mangal, is serving in the Army, and their mother, Pheiroijam Binita, works as a nurse in a Guwahati hospital, said their maternal uncle.
Binita had recently undergone surgery and had to go for another surgery after the recent blast left her in a critical condition, he added.
Meanwhile, tension continues to prevail in the area, with locals demanding justice and stronger security measures.
