Imphal, September 06, 2023 (PPI-OT): Dozens of people including women were injured in direct firing by Indian forces’ personnel on protesters in violence-hit Manipur state of India.
Over three dozens, mostly women, were injured after the troops fired bullets and teargas shells on thousands of protesters who defied curfew and demolished barricades at Phougakchao Ikhai in Bishnupur district of the state on Wednesday.
The injured have been rushed to Bishnupur district hospital and other nearby facilities for treatment. Demanding removal of Indian forces from the areas, the protesters were on their way to Phougakchao Ikhai from Imphal.
Apunba Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL) president Lourembam Nganbi told reporters, “Hundreds of Meiteis, who fled their homes at Torbung after violence broke out on May 3, are unable to visit their homes because of the barricades. On Tuesday, the BJP government imposed curfew in five valley districts of the state till further orders.
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