Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Scuffle between students and police at Manipur University; injuries on both sides

First Published: 18th August, 2023 20:08 IST

The ban on the internet has also put the students at a disadvantage with the flow of information being restricted

A scuffle broke out between the police and students in the Manipur University today allegedly over carrying out entrance exams for admission to various departments of the University.

Several students and even policemen including the Additional SP Operations Imphal West sustained injuries in the incident.

As per inputs, the students were demanding the postponement of the exams.

Policemen were seen confronting students in a bid to contain the situation. It may be mentioned that students have been at the receiving end of things owing to the complete disruption of classes due to the violence. The ban on the internet has also put students at a disadvantage with the flow of information being restricted.

Also Read : Manipur unrest: 3 killed in fresh firing in Kamjong

COMMENTS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Manipur: Bodies of 6 Killed in Jiribam Handed Over to Their Families

The bodies which were kept at the Silchar Medical College for autopsy, were taken to Jiribam for the last rites.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Legal Action Will be Taken Against Those Involved in Arson and Looting MLAs, Ministers’ Homes: Manipur CM N Biren Singh

Manipur Police informed that 7 more persons have been arrested for their involvement in attacking the residences of ministers and MLAs.

22nd November 2024
Banner
Manipur: Amid Rising Violence, Centre Sanctions Rs 104.66 Cr to Boost Healthcare in Hill Districts

The hill districts will get access to advanced medical services, including CT scans, MRIs, ICU care, and super-specialty treatments for the first time.

21st November 2024
Banner
SC grants 8 weeks to Manipur govt to respond to plea challenging ILP in state

The plea has challenged the permit system contending that it provides unbridled power to the state to restrict entry and exit of non-indigenous persons

21st November 2024
Banner
If You Are Waiting for New Delhi to Fix Your Problem, You Are Living in Fool’s Paradise: Pradyut Debbarma on Manipur Situation

"Sitting in Manipur, if you expect people from New Delhi, Bombay or Bengaluru to come and save you, you are living in a fool's paradise," said Pradyot Debbarma.

20th November 2024