Violence erupted in Imphal, the capital city of Manipur, as train services were stopped and a BJP MLA was attacked by unidentified assailants. The incident has raised concerns about the security situation in the state, which has been plagued by insurgent violence for decades.
According to reports, the train services were halted after suspected militants triggered an explosion on the railway track near the Khongsag railway station in Tamenglong district. The blast caused extensive damage to the track, disrupting the movement of trains in the region. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Meanwhile, BJP MLA, Oinam Lukhoi Singh, was attacked b
y unknown persons in Imphal West district. Singh, who represents the Wangoi constituency, was reportedly on his way to attend a party meeting when he was assaulted. He sustained minor injuries in the attack and was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The incident has been condemned by several political leaders, including Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who has ordered an investigation into the matter. The police have launched a search operation to apprehend the culprits and restore law and order in the region.
The violence comes at a time when the state is already reeling under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing economic crisis. The authorities have appealed to the people to maintain peace and harmony and cooperate with the police in their efforts to restore normalcy in the state.
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