Manipur: Firing Near CM Event Leaves One Injured
One person was injured after security forces opened fire as a crowd advanced towards an event attended by Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Thoubal.
IMPHAL— One person sustained bullet injuries after security forces opened fire when a crowd advanced towards a venue hosting a programme attended by CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh in Thoubal district on Tuesday, police said.
The incident took place during the chief minister’s visit to Wangjing Tentha for the inauguration of a newly constructed Block Development Office (BDO). According to police, a large group of individuals armed with stones and catapults moved towards the function site with an apparent intent to vandalise the newly built facility.
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In an official statement, police said that repeated warnings and appeals were made to disperse the crowd. However, the group continued to advance aggressively, posing what authorities described as a serious threat to public property, dignitaries present at the venue, and overall law and order.
“Minimum necessary force was applied, and as a last resort, controlled firing was undertaken in strict adherence to established protocols to disperse the mob and neutralise the threat,” the statement said.
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During the course of the action, Elangbam Nandbir Singh (40), a resident of Heirok Part II Elangbam Leirak and currently serving as a Village Defence Force (VDF) SPO, sustained injuries. Officials stated that the situation was subsequently brought under control, preventing further damage and ensuring the safety of those present.
Earlier in the day, protesters had blocked roads in Thoubal district as part of an ongoing shutdown called over the April 7 blast in Tronglaobi village, which killed two children. The incident has triggered sustained protests across the Imphal Valley.
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Despite the disruption, the chief minister later proceeded to complete the inauguration programme and stated that the new BDO office would strengthen grassroots governance, improve transparency, and enhance service delivery in the region.
The broader situation in Manipur remains tense, with continued protests, curfews, and heightened security deployment across several districts.
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