SHDDC volunteers block works minister`s way, two injured in police action

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IMPHAL, October 27: Works Minister K Ranjit and his entourage were blocked by the volunteers of Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee today at Kangpokpi Bazar on their return from Senapati after inspecting the mini secretariat complex.

A large number of women volunteers of SHDDC blocked the minister’s way to Imphal demanding immediate declaration of Sadar Hills district. However, works minister admitted that he cannot alone take the decision of granting Sadar Hills district. The matter has to be decided by the state cabinet, he stated.

Minister Ranjit held talks with the SHDDC representatives twice but remained inconclusive.

Following strong resistance made to Minister Ranjit, a special team of Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishnupur police commandos rushed to Kangpokpi to rescue minister Ranjit and his team.

The police commandos blank fired several rounds and also fired teargas and mock bombs to disperse the women who were blocking minister’s way.

Minister Ranjit reached Imphal safely at around 8 pm.

Two persons were injured in the police action.

Meanwhile, the blockade supporters burned down a truck of BRTF at Keithelmani at around 5 pm and also burned another mini truck at Kangpokpi at around 6 pm.

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