Key Points
- They’ve recovered 16 out of 20 guns taken from the Ukhrul police station.
- The violence started over a dispute about cleaning some land.
- Four people lost their lives and around 20 got hurt during the fights.
- Security forces are keeping a close watch to ensure things stay calm.
- Community groups have been key in helping bring back some peace.
Looma News
Here’s some good news from Manipur: the police have managed to recover about 80% of the firearms that were taken during the recent fights in Ukhrul. Last Saturday, Inspector General IK Muivah said they got back 16 out of the 20 guns that were looted from the police station. Pretty impressive teamwork, right?
The trouble kicked off on October 2 when a mob went after the police station over a land cleanup dispute. Unfortunately, this led to four deaths and around 20 injuries. But it’s great to see how the security forces, local groups, and community leaders jumped in to help restore order. They’ve been keeping an eye on things, using minimal force to avoid making it worse.
Muivah praised the community’s efforts, calling it “unprecedented, noteworthy, and praiseworthy.” And let’s not forget the Assam Rifles and BSF, who’ve been vital in keeping things peaceful. Right now, they’re asking everyone to keep cooling down tensions as they work on getting back the rest of the firearms. It’s a tough gig, but with community support, they’re making progress!
Here’s hoping for more peace and teamwork in Ukhrul as everyone works together to move on from this rough patch.
