An attempt is made to set BJP leaders’ homes on fire as Imphal mobs clash with security personnel.

On June 16, a mob of 1,000 people attempted to set a fire to a building in Imphal’s Palace Compound. The Rapid Action Force (RAF) responded by firing rubber bullets and tear gas at the group, injuring at least two civilians. Another mob of about 300 people that attempted to vandalise Minister Thongam Biswajit’s residence in Thongju late at night was dispersed by the RAF.

Yesterday night, there were numerous reports of mob gatherings and violent attempts throughout Imphal. A. Sharda Devi, the state BJP president, was the target of a vandalism attempt by mobs near Porompat in Imphal, while another mob that had gheraoed the BJP office in Singjamei was dispersed by an Army column. Later, flag marches were held in the Imphal East district by joint columns of the Army, Assam Rifles, RAF, and police.