Violence broke out once again in Manipur. At least two people died and more than two dozen were injured in clashes with security forces.
Miscreants attacked the SP office in Chirachandpur district. After this the police also had to take action. According to the information, about 400 protesters had surrounded the SP office.
All of them were demanding the reinstatement of one head constable, Siyamalapol. Let us tell you that this whole matter was related to a selfie.
Controversy arose because of a selfie
This whole matter is related to a selfie. On February 14, a selfie video of the head constable was revealed in which he was seen with armed men. These were Kuki extremists.
After this the SP took action and suspended the head constable. After this, late night on 15 February, a mob of about 400 surrounded the SP office. The miscreants pelted stones at the office and also set fire to it.
Rapid Action Force fired tear gas shells to control the protesters. A bullet was also fired. At least two people died in this.
It was told that both the deceased were involved in the attack on the SP office. The protesters set several vehicles on fire in front of the SP office.
Let us tell you that while suspending the head constable, the police had said that being a member of the disciplined police force, the head constable is accused of serious misconduct. Police are considering a departmental inquiry against Siyamlalpaul.
Let us tell you that incidents of firing between miscreants and security forces have come to light at many places in Manipur. The Kukis allege that the police attack their village.
The police have rejected these allegations. The Tribal Leaders Forum, a civil society group of the Kukis, has also said that the police is responsible for the incident. He says that such videos are also circulating on social media in which police can be seen attacking village guards.